1noun
a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)
01 Word definition
decoy
5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants
Is DECOY a word?
Yes. DECOY is a 5-letter noun. a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
D-E-C-O-YHow do you spell DECOY?
DECOY contains 5 letters, begins with D, and ends with Y.
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2noun
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗steererbaitlure
02 Letter breakdown
How is DECOY spelled?
D1E2C3O4Y5
03 Word-game status
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UnscramblerHQ dictionary
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About DECOY.
How do you spell DECOY?
DECOY is spelled D-E-C-O-Y. It contains 5 letters.