Is VOLLEY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, VOLLEY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does VOLLEY mean?
- noun
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
“our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise”
- noun
a tennis return made by hitting the ball before it bounces
- verb
be dispersed in a volley
“gun shots volleyed at the attackers”
- verb
hit before it touches the ground
“volley the tennis ball”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
6
Letters
V (4) + O (1) + L (1) + L (1) + E (1) + Y (4) = 12 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 VOLLEY
Single letters that turn VOLLEY 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
Anagrams of VOLLEY
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from VOLLEY
The 19 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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