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Buy

Yes, buy is a valid Scrabble word. It has 3 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does buy mean?

noun

  1. an advantageous purchase she got a bargain at the auction

verb

  1. obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction The family purchased a new car
  2. make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence This judge can be bought
  3. be worth or be capable of buying This sum will buy you a ride on the train

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for buy

Word facts

Letters3
Vowels / consonants1 / 2
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of buy

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BUY.

Frequently asked questions

Is buy a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Buy is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is buy worth in Scrabble?

Buy is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does buy mean?

Buy means: an advantageous purchase.