Dictionary
Holly
h 4o 1l 1l 1y 4
About 2 syllables
noun · 5 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : valid
What does holly mean?
noun
any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
United States rock star (1936-1959)
Synonymsbuddy hollycharles hardin holley
Is HOLLY a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | Yes |
HOLLY is also on the original list of Wordle answers.
How many points is HOLLY worth?
Scrabble
11 ptsWords With Friends
11 ptsWordfeud
11 ptsNYT Crossplay
12 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in HOLLY
Hooks for HOLLY
Add one letter to the front or back of HOLLY to make another word.
Front hooks
Back hooks
None
Words that end like HOLLY
Common words that share the ending -OLLY, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -OLLYHolly: quick answers
Is HOLLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. HOLLY is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 11 points before board bonuses.
How many points is HOLLY worth?
HOLLY scores 11 points in Scrabble, 11 in Words With Friends, 11 in Wordfeud and 12 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does holly mean?
As a noun, holly means “any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in HOLLY?
You can make 8 shorter words from HOLLY, such as HOLY, HOY, LOY, HO. See the full list.