How many points is BYPLAY worth in Scrabble?

BYPLAY is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BYPLAY?

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

Can you add a letter to BYPLAY?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BYPLAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BYPLAY

16 pts

BYPLAY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. BYPLAY means "secondary action or talking carried on apart while the main action proceeds".

Meaning & examples

noun

Any action, carried out onstage during a performance, apart from the main action.
Any action, by supporting actor.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

secondary action or talking carried on apart while the main action proceeds

In a sentence: "The byplay is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of BYPLAY. It scores 16 points.

Back hooks

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

BYPLAYS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

BYPLAY Scrabble FAQ

Is BYPLAY a Scrabble word?: BYPLAY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does BYPLAY mean?: secondary action or talking carried on apart while the main action proceeds
How do you use BYPLAY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The byplay is noted."
How many points is BYPLAY worth in Scrabble?: BYPLAY is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BYPLAY?: BYPLAY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BYPLAY?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BYPLAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.