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WHY

12 pts

WHY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. WHY means "the reason or cause of something".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

the reason or cause of something

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

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Letter Values

W4
H4
Y4
= 12

WHY Scrabble FAQ

Is WHY a Scrabble word?
WHY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
How many points is WHY worth in Scrabble?
WHY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WHY?
WHY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WHY?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes WHYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.