How many points is BY worth in Scrabble?

BY is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BY?

BY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to BY?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABY, BYE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BY

7 pts

BY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. BY means "a pass in certain card games".

Meaning & examples

/baɪ/

Pronunciation: /baɪ/

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noun

A flying insect, of the clade Anthophila within the hymenopteran superfamily Apoidea, known for its organised societies (though only a minority have them), for collecting pollen and (in some species) producing wax and honey.

Synonyms: king of insects

noun

A contest, especially for spelling; see spelling bee.
Example: geography bee
A community gathering to share labour, e.g. a sewing bee or a quilting bee.

noun

A ring or torque; a bracelet.

noun

The name of the Latin-script letter B.

noun

(usually in the plural) Any of the pieces of hard wood bolted to the sides of the bowsprit, to reeve the fore-topmast stays through.

Synonyms: bee block

adjective

Out of the way, subsidiary.

Antonyms: main, principal

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2) · en.wiktionary.org (3)

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a pass in certain card games

In a sentence: "The by is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of BY. It scores 7 points.

Word forms

BYS8 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before BY. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

ABY8 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after BY. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

BYE8 pts

Letter Values

= 7

BY Scrabble FAQ

Is BY a Scrabble word?: BY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does BY mean?: a pass in certain card games
How do you use BY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The by is noted."
How many points is BY worth in Scrabble?: BY is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BY?: BY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BY?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABY, BYE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.