How many points is HOOEY worth in Scrabble?

HOOEY is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HOOEY?

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

Can you add a letter to HOOEY?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HOOEY

11 pts

HOOEY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. HOOEY is a noun form of nonsense. NONSENSE means "behavior or language that is meaningless or absurd".

Meaning & examples

/ˈhuː.i/

Pronunciation: /ˈhuː.i/

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noun

Silly talk or writing; nonsense, silliness, or fake assertion(s).
Example: I heard his speech. It sounded like a whole lot of hooey to me.

noun

A hog-tie performed in a rodeo show.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HOOEY is a noun form of nonsense. NONSENSE means "behavior or language that is meaningless or absurd".

In a sentence: "The hooey is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of HOOEY. It scores 11 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

NONSENSE8 pts

Word forms

HOOEYS12 pts

Front hooks

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

PHOOEY14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in HOOEY, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 11

HOOEY Scrabble FAQ

Is HOOEY a Scrabble word?: HOOEY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does HOOEY mean?: HOOEY is a noun form of nonsense. NONSENSE means "behavior or language that is meaningless or absurd".
How do you use HOOEY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The hooey is noted."
How many points is HOOEY worth in Scrabble?: HOOEY is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HOOEY?: HOOEY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HOOEY?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PHOOEY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.