How many points is DECOY worth in Scrabble?

DECOY is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DECOY?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

11 pts

DECOY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. DECOY means "person or thing used to lure someone into danger".

/ˈdiːkɔɪ/

Pronunciation

To lead into danger by artifice; to lure into a net or snare; to entrap.
Example: to decoy troops into an ambush; to decoy ducks into a net
To act as, or use, a decoy.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

person or thing used to lure someone into danger

In a sentence: "The decoy is noted."

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

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

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

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Is DECOY a Scrabble word?: DECOY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does DECOY mean?: person or thing used to lure someone into danger
How do you use DECOY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The decoy is noted."
How many points is DECOY worth in Scrabble?: DECOY is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DECOY?: DECOY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DECOY?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DECOYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.