Decoys

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of decoy, persons or objects used to lure others into a trap or to divert attention from something.

“The investigators used undercover decoys to draw the suspects out of hiding.”

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Synonyms

lures baitsdistractions

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Wordle

DECOYS contains Y as a vowel alongside E and O, three vowel sounds in six letters help confirm vowel positions.

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Scrabble

DECOYS scores 12 points, the Y (4 pts) gives a useful boost and the S enables straightforward hooks.

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Change a single letter of “decoys” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

decays decors

Words you can make from Decoys

Shorter words formed from the letters in “decoys”.

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