OY — Is OY a Scrabble Word?
OY 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
O = 1 + Y = 4 = 5 points in Scrabble. OY is a fairly common word. On a triple-word square it is worth 15 points; in Words With Friends it scores 4 base points.
Hooks: add one letter to OY
Hooks let you play a word alongside OY and score both. OY takes 8 front hooks and 0 back hooks.
Front hooks (letter + OY)
- BOY8
- COY8
- FOY9
- GOY7
- HOY9
- JOY13
- SOY6
- TOY6
Back hooks (OY + letter)
None in TWL06.
Reversed, OY becomes YO, which is also valid.
3 letter words containing OY (8)
- BOY8
- JOY13
- TOY6
- SOY6
- COY8
- HOY9
- FOY9
- GOY7
4 letter words starting with OY (3)
- OYER7
- OYES7
- OYEZ16
5 letter words starting with OY (1)
- OYERS8
About this word check
Two-letter words like OY 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 OY a Scrabble word?
Yes. OY is valid in TWL06 and scores 5 points.
Is OY valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. OY is in the ENABLE word list and scores 4 WWF points.
How many points is OY?
It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends.
Is OY a two-letter word?
Yes. OY has two letters.
What words can you make by adding a letter to OY?
Front hooks: BOY, COY, FOY, GOY, HOY, JOY, SOY, TOY. Back hooks: none.
How is OY scored?
O = 1 + Y = 4 = 5 points in Scrabble, before premium squares.