BY — Is BY a Scrabble Word?
BY is a two-letter word. This page checks dictionary validity and scores for Scrabble US/Canada and Words With Friends.
Word game validity
Scores are base tile values, before board multipliers. This is a word-game validity check, not a general dictionary definition.
Score breakdown
B = 3 + Y = 4 = 7 points in Scrabble. BY is a common English word. On a triple-word square it is worth 21 points; in Words With Friends it scores 7 base points.
Hooks: add one letter to BY
Hooks let you play a word alongside BY and score both. BY takes 1 front hook and 2 back hooks.
Front hooks (letter + BY)
- ABY8
Back hooks (BY + letter)
- BYE8
- BYS8
3 letter words containing BY (3)
- BYE8
- ABY8
- BYS8
4 letter words starting with BY (4)
- BYTE9
- BYES9
- BYRE9
- BYRL9
5 letter words starting with BY (6)
- BYTES10
- BYLAW13
- BYRES10
- BYRLS10
- BYSSI10
- BYWAY16
About this word check
Two-letter words like BY are the glue of Scrabble: they let you play parallel to other words and score in two directions. Learn its hooks above, then compare it with the other two-letter words. Use the 2 letter words list to compare related words, or the word finder to search your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is BY a Scrabble word?
Yes. BY is valid in TWL06 and scores 7 points.
Is BY valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. BY is in the ENABLE word list and scores 7 WWF points.
How many points is BY?
It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.
Is BY a two-letter word?
Yes. BY has two letters.
What words can you make by adding a letter to BY?
Front hooks: ABY. Back hooks: BYE, BYS.
How is BY scored?
B = 3 + Y = 4 = 7 points in Scrabble, before premium squares.