/ɔɪ/
interjection

Is OY a Scrabble word?

Yes. OY is a valid Scrabble word in both tournament lists, NWL2023 and Collins, and in ENABLE. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 4 in Words With Friends.

NWL Collins ENABLE

Meaning An exclamation typically expressing mild frustration or expressing feelings of uncertainty or concern.

Interjection 1 meaning

  1. An exclamation typically expressing mild frustration or expressing feelings of uncertainty or concern.

Definitions adapted from Wiktionary: oy via Kaikki/Wiktextract, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where it comes from

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish אוי (oy, “oh, oy”).

OY at a glance

OY has 2 letters and scores 5 points in Scrabble (O 1 + Y 4) and 4 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #24,533 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).

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