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Decoy

Yes, decoy is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does decoy mean?

noun

  1. a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)
  2. something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

verb

  1. lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for decoy

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of decoy

  • coyed

Words you can make from decoy

Unscramble DECOY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is decoy a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Decoy 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 decoy worth in Scrabble?

Decoy is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does decoy mean?

Decoy means: a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot).

Could decoy be a Wordle answer?

Decoy is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.