BUY
/baɪ/
3-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BUY
noun
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Something which is bought; a purchase.
"At only $30, the second-hand kitchen table was a great buy."
verb
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To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods
"I'm going to buy my father something nice for his birthday."
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To obtain by some sacrifice.
"I've bought material comfort by foregoing my dreams."
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About the word BUY
Is "BUY" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BUY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BUY" worth?
In Scrabble, "BUY" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "BUY" mean?
Something which is bought; a purchase.
Does "BUY" have any anagrams?
No, "BUY" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.