KEY — Scrabble Check: KEY
✓ Valid Scrabble Word
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KEY scores 10 points (base, without multipliers).
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Points
noun
1
An object designed to open and close a lock.
2
An object designed to fit between two other objects (such as a shaft and a wheel) in a mechanism and maintain their relative orientation.
3
A crucial step or requirement.
The key to solving this problem is persistence.
4
A guide explaining the symbols or terminology of a map or chart; a legend.
The key says that A stands for the accounting department.
verb
1
To fit (a lock) with a key.
2
To fit (pieces of a mechanical assembly) with a key to maintain the orientation between them.
3
To mark or indicate with a symbol indicating membership in a class.
4
(telegraphy and radio telegraphy) To depress (a telegraph key).
adjective
1
Indispensable, supremely important.
He is the key player on his soccer team.
2
Important, salient.
She makes several key points.
📚 Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/key
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is KEY allowed in Scrabble?
Yes, KEY is a legal Scrabble word.
How many points is KEY worth in Scrabble?
KEY is worth 10 base points in Scrabble before any board multipliers are applied.