Definition of NY
verb
To draw nigh (to); to approach; to come near
Word Details
Letters
2
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
5
points
Is NY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL)
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts
Words With Friends
Tip: Short words like NY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for NY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| WWF | 2 | 3 | 5 |
How to Use NY in Word Games
NY is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: NY is only 2 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 NY to find 0 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About NY
What does NY mean?
NY is a verb. To draw nigh (to); to approach; to come near
Is NY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NY is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NY worth in Scrabble?
NY is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends. It is a 2-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from NY?
You can make 0 words from the letters in NY. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.