01 Word definition

ploy

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Is PLOY a word?

Yes. PLOY is a 4-letter noun. an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell PLOY?

P-L-O-Y

PLOY contains 4 letters, begins with P, and ends with Y.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker

2noun

  1. a maneuver in a game or conversation

Synonyms
gambitstratagem
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score9points
Words With Friends10points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is PLOY spelled?

P1L2O3Y4
Starts withPLOFirst 3 letters
Ends withLOYLast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play PLOY?

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Base tile value: 9 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 PLOY.

How do you spell PLOY?

PLOY is spelled P-L-O-Y. It contains 4 letters.