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Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Yes. KEY is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (3 letters, 10 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Part of speech: noun
pitch of the voice; "he spoke in a low key"
keystone, headstone, winder, tonality, paint, cay, florida key, francis scott key, samara, key fruit, identify, discover, key out, distinguish, describe, name
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
KEY scores 10 points before board multipliers.
Letter counts: E×1, K×1, Y×1
KEY is a 3-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 3, starts with K, ends with Y, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example: "KEY — pitch of the voice; "he spoke in a low key"" (10 Scrabble points).
KEY is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is KEY a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
KEY (noun): metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated. Additional senses: a lever (as in a keyboard) that actuates a mechanism when depressed; the central building block at the top of an arch or vault; mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock).
In standard Scrabble scoring, KEY totals 10 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. KEY relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
KEY is 3 letters long, begins with K, ends with Y, and sorts to the alphagram EKY. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 1 vowel, 2 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 3-letter entries, KEY ranks by raw score (10 points). Anagram alternatives include KYE — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QQV, XXX, XYZ, SQQ; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, KEY carries 1 vowel and 2 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on K or Y are common study angles; browse words starting with K and words ending with Y to rehearse parallel sets.
KEY is a 3-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 3, starts with K, ends with Y, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 3-letter entries like KEY frequently cross shorter words; knowing that KEY contains E, K, Y helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as k?y to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside KEY include EY, KE — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: K, E, Y. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble key directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 10 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat KEY as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "KEY — pitch of the voice; "he spoke in a low key"" (10 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.