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01 Word definition

joy

3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants

Is JOY a word?

Yes. JOY is a 3-letter noun. the emotion of great happiness Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell JOY?

J-O-Y

JOY contains 3 letters, begins with J, and ends with Y.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. the emotion of great happiness

2noun

  1. something or someone that provides a source of happiness

    “a joy to behold”
Synonyms
joyousnessjoyfulnessdelightpleasure
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score13points
Words With Friends14points
Word length3letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is JOY spelled?

J1O2Y3
Starts withJOYFirst 3 letters
Ends withJOYLast 3 letters
Unique letters3No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 2Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →3-letter words →Words starting with JOY →Words ending in JOY →Words made from JOY →Words with J →Words with O →Words with Y →

03 Word-game status

Can you play JOY?

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Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About JOY.

How do you spell JOY?

JOY is spelled J-O-Y. It contains 3 letters.