BOY
/bɔːə/
3-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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O
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Y
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Meaning of BOY
noun
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A young male.
"Kate is dating a boy named Jim."
- (diminutive) A male child: a son of any age.
verb
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To use the word “boy” to refer to someone.
"Don't boy me!"
- To act as a boy (in allusion to the former practice of boys acting women's parts on the stage).
interjection
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Exclamation of surprise, pleasure or longing.
"Boy, I wish I could go to Canada!"
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Anagrams of BOY
yob8
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About the word BOY
Is "BOY" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BOY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BOY" worth?
In Scrabble, "BOY" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "BOY" mean?
A young male.
What are the anagrams of "BOY"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as BOY: YOB.