Yes. SKY is a valid word.
SKY is valid in the North American word list used for the Scrabble board game and other crossword tile games.
SKY is in the NASPA Word List 2023 (NWL2023), the North American list that Tileside uses for challenges and the one used in club and tournament play.
About SKY
SKY is the space above the earth, and as a verb it means to hit or throw something high; its forms include SKIED, SKIES and SKYING. It has no A, E, I, O or U, and its K and Y are worth 9 points together, so SKY is worth 10 before any bonus. Put the K on a letter bonus and it scores even more.
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SKY scores 10 points
Before any bonus squares: S 1 + K 5 + Y 4 = 10. On a double-word square that's 20, on a triple-word 30, and every letter bonus under one of these tiles is applied first.
Example: SKY as the first play
Later in the game, put the K on a 3L square and SKY is worth 20 before any word bonus.
Longer words from SKY
Other forms of SKY (3):
Words that start with SKY:
- SKYEY
- SKYBOXan elevated box for viewing events at a sports stadium
- SKYCAPa porter who helps passengers with their baggage at an airport
- SKYLIT
- SKYMAN
- SKYMEN
- SKYWAYa designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another
- SKYCAPSform of SKYCAP: a porter who helps passengers with their baggage at an airport
Change one tile
Swap any one letter of SKY and these are still words:
Same letters, other words
No other word in the list uses exactly the letters S, K and Y.
Memory tip
SKY is everyday, with a 5-point K and a 4-point Y and no A, E, I, O or U.
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Tileside checks words against the North American list, the NASPA Word List 2023. Your group's chosen dictionary always wins.
Word list: NASPA Word List 2023, used under license. NASPA Word List 2023 Edition © NASPA 2023. The copy included in this app is licensed for personal use. You may not use it for any commercial purposes.
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