WHY
/waɪ/
3-letter word · 12 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of WHY
noun
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Reason
"A good article will cover the who, the what, the when, the where, the why and the how."
adverb
- For what cause, reason, or purpose (interrogative adverb).
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For which cause, reason, or purpose (relative adverb).
"That's the reason why I did that."
interjection
- An exclamation used to express indignation, mild surprise, or impatience.
noun
- A young heifer.
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About the word WHY
Is "WHY" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "WHY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "WHY" worth?
In Scrabble, "WHY" is worth 12 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 36.
What does "WHY" mean?
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Does "WHY" have any anagrams?
No, "WHY" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.