Wordy Solver

decoy

Is it a Scrabble word? See definition, points, and words you can make.

Is decoy a Scrabble word?

Yes, decoy is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 11 points in Scrabble.

Word Games

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle Yes
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of decoy?

Definition

verb (English)

1. (transitive) To lead into danger by artifice; to lure into a net or snare; to entrap.Examples: "to decoy troops into an ambush; to decoy ducks into a net"; "E'en while fashion's brightest arts decoy, / The heart, distrusting, asks if this be joy."

2. (intransitive) To act as, or use, a decoy.Examples: "As they were being decoyed, the rescue team carried the hostage and quietly slipped away."

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "decoy"?

Too many searches, please try again

How many Scrabble points is the word "decoy"?

Scrabble
11 points
d2
e1
c3
o1
y4
Words With Friends
12 points
d2
e1
c4
o1
y4

Browse related word lists

Popular Pages

Cite This Article

Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

"Wordy Solver." Wordy Solver. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026, https://wordysolver.com/dictionary/decoy.