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Is COY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, COY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does COY mean?

  1. adjective

    affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way

  2. adjective

    showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement

    “a politician coy about his intentions”

  3. adjective

    modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures

    “like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

3

Letters

C (3) + O (1) + Y (4) = 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 COY

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

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from COY

The 2 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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