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BY

7 pts

BY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. BY means "indicating agent, nearness, movement past, etc".

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preposition

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

indicating agent, nearness, movement past, etc

In a sentence: "BY."

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Front hooks

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

Back hooks

Add one letter after BY. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Letter Values

B3
Y4
= 7

BY Scrabble FAQ

Is BY a Scrabble word?
BY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does BY mean?
indicating agent, nearness, movement past, etc
How do you use BY in a sentence?
In a sentence: "BY."
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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABY, BYE, BYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.