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Is KY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, KY is a valid word in UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.It is not valid in US Scrabble.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does KY mean?

  1. noun

    a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

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Words With Friends

2

Letters

K (5) + Y (4) = 9 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Invalid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsNot listed

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 KY

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

Front hooks1

Back hooks2

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