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Is BY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BY mean?

  1. adverb

    so as to pass a given point

    “every hour a train goes past”

  2. adverb

    in reserve; not for immediate use

    “started setting aside money to buy a car”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

7

Words With Friends

2

Letters

B (3) + Y (4) = 7 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for BY

Single letters that turn BY into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks2

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