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BUOY

9 pts

BUOY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. BUOY means "to mark with a warning float".

0/15 letters

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to mark with a warning float

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Add one letter after BUOY. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in BUOY, without blank tiles.

Word forms

Letter Values

B3
U1
O1
Y4
= 9

BUOY Scrabble FAQ

Is BUOY a Scrabble word?
BUOY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
How many points is BUOY worth in Scrabble?
BUOY is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUOY?
BUOY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BUOY?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BUOYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.