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Spy

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

What does spy mean?

noun

  1. (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. a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people my spies tell me that you had a good time last night

verb

  1. catch sight of
  2. watch, observe, or inquire secretly
  3. catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes he caught sight of the king's men coming over the ridge

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for spy

Word facts

Letters3
Vowels / consonants0 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of spy

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SPY.

Frequently asked questions

Is spy a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Spy 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 spy worth in Scrabble?

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

What does spy mean?

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