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Is TRY a valid word?

T1
R1
Y4

Yes. TRY is a valid word.

TRY is valid in the North American word list used for the Scrabble board game and other crossword tile games.

TRY 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.

Meaning

To attempt.

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About TRY

TRY means to attempt something, and as a noun it is an attempt, or a score in rugby; its forms include TRIED, TRIES and TRYING. It has no A, E, I, O or U, and uses a T, an R and a Y. It is about as safe a word as there is, which makes it a good way to play a Y when vowels run short.

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TRY scores 6 points

Before any bonus squares: T 1 + R 1 + Y 4 = 6. On a double-word square that's 12, on a triple-word 18, and every letter bonus under one of these tiles is applied first.

T1
R1
Y4

Example: TRY as the first play

TRY through the ★: T 1 + R 1 + Y 4 = 6, and the ★ doubles the first word: 12 points. New tiles are outlined.

Later in the game, put the Y on a 3L square and TRY is worth 14 before any word bonus.

Longer words from TRY

Other forms of TRY (3):

Words that start with TRY:

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Change one tile

Swap any one letter of TRY and these are still words:

  • CRYto weep
  • DRYa prohibitionist; having no moisture; to make dry
  • FRYto cook over direct heat in hot fat or oil
  • PRYto inquire impertinently into private matters
  • WRYcontorted; to contort
  • THYbelonging to thou
  • TOYan artifact designed to be played with

Same letters, other words

No other word in the list uses exactly the letters T, R and Y.

Add one tile: words from these letters plus one more

TRY + A

  • ARTYshowily imitative of art or artists
  • TRAYan open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food

TRY + E

  • TREYthe cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
  • TYER
  • TYREhoop that covers a wheel

TRY + O

  • RYOT
  • TORY
  • TROYa system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones
  • TYROsomeone new to a field or activity

TRY + U

  • YURTa circular domed dwelling that is portable and self-supporting

Memory tip

TRY is everyday, with no A, E, I, O or U. Its forms are TRIED, TRIES and TRYING.

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