Is BYE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BYE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does BYE mean?
- noun
an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent
“he had a bye in the first round”
- noun
a farewell remark
“they said their good-byes”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
3
Letters
B (3) + Y (4) + E (1) = 8 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 BYE
Single letters that turn BYE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of BYE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from BYE
The 4 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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