How many points is SKY worth in Scrabble?

SKY is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SKY?

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

Can you add a letter to SKY?

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

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SKY

10 pts

SKY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. SKY means "upper atmosphere as seen from the earth".

Meaning & examples

/skaɪ/

Pronunciation: /skaɪ/

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Pronunciation: /skaɪ/

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noun

The atmosphere above a given point, especially as visible from the ground during the day.
Example: That year, a meteor fell from the sky.
The part of the sky which can be seen from a specific place or at a specific time; its condition, climate etc.
Example: I lay back under a warm Texas sky.
Heaven.
Example: This mortal has incurred the wrath of the skies.

Synonyms: celestial sphere, firmament, heaven, lift

verb

To hit, kick or throw (a ball) extremely high.
To clear (a hurdle, high jump bar, etc.) by a large margin.
To hang (a picture on exhibition) near the top of a wall, where it cannot be well seen.

noun

A vibrant light blue colour, like that of the sky on a fine day.

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

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

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

upper atmosphere as seen from the earth

In a sentence: "The sky is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SKY. It scores 10 points.

Front hooks

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

ESKY11 pts

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

KY9 pts

Letter Values

= 10

SKY Scrabble FAQ

Is SKY a Scrabble word?: SKY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does SKY mean?: upper atmosphere as seen from the earth
How do you use SKY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The sky is noted."
How many points is SKY worth in Scrabble?: SKY is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SKY?: SKY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SKY?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ESKY, SKYF, SKYR. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

SKY

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