Is SOY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SOY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SOY mean?
- noun
a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food
- noun
erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia
- noun
thin sauce made of fermented soy beans
- noun
the most highly proteinaceous vegetable known; the fruit of the soybean plant is used in a variety of foods and as fodder (especially as a replacement for animal protein)
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
6
Scrabble
5
Words With Friends
3
Letters
S (1) + O (1) + Y (4) = 6 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 SOY
Single letters that turn SOY into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from SOY
The 4 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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