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Is SPY a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SPY mean?

  1. noun

    (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors

  2. verb

    catch sight of

  3. verb

    watch, observe, or inquire secretly

  4. noun

    a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people

    “my spies tell me that you had a good time last night”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

3

Letters

S (1) + P (3) + 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 SPY

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

Front hooks1

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

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