LEVY
/ˈlɛ.vi/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of LEVY
The act of levying.
The tax, property or people so levied.
To impose (a tax or fine) to collect monies due, or to confiscate property.
"to levy a tax"
To raise or collect by assessment; to exact by authority.
To draft someone into military service.
The Spanish real of one eighth of a dollar, valued at elevenpence when the dollar was rated at seven shillings and sixpence.
Examples of LEVY in a Sentence
- "to levy a tax"
Word Details
Is LEVY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LEVY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LEVY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LEVY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | e | v | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LEVY
6 words from the letters in LEVY
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LEVY in Word Games
LEVY is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LEVY is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LEVY to find 6 additional valid words.