Dictionary
Why
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About 1 syllable
noun · 3 letters · Very common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does why mean?
noun
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'
Synonymswherefore
Is WHY 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) | No |
How many points is WHY worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
10 ptsWordfeud
12 ptsNYT Crossplay
12 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Hooks for WHY
Add one letter to the front or back of WHY to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Why: quick answers
Is WHY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. WHY is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 12 points before board bonuses.
How many points is WHY worth?
WHY scores 12 points in Scrabble, 10 in Words With Friends, 12 in Wordfeud and 12 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does why mean?
As a noun, why means “the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'”.