BUY
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //baɪ//
verb
- (transitive, ditransitive) To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods."Who'd Father buy the car for? He boughtit for me, not for you."
- (transitive, ditransitive) To obtain, especially by some sacrifice."I've bought material comfort by foregoing my dreams."
- (transitive, archaic) To suffer consequences for (something) through being deprived of something; to pay for (something one has done)."VVhat villaine, doſt ſtrike me? I ſweare by the rood, As I am Iacke Strawe, thou ſhalt buy it with thy blood."
- (transitive) To bribe."He tried to buy me with gifts, but I wouldn't give up my beliefs."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 3 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'BUY'?
The word BUY is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
B3
U1
Y4
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BUY'?
The word BUY is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
B4
U2
Y3
Total: 9 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.