WAY
9
Definition
Pronunciation: //weɪ//
noun
- (heading) To do with a place or places."Do you know the way to the airport? Come this way and I'll show you a shortcut. It's a long way from here."
- (heading) To do with a place or places."We got into the cinema through the back way."
- (heading) To do with a place or places."If you're ever 'round this way, come over and visit me."
- A method or manner of doing something; a mannerism.
intj
- (slang, only in reply to no way) Yes; it is true; it is possible."- We searched the vehicle. It was clean, so we did the body cavity searches. - No way. - Way!"
verb
- (obsolete) To travel."on a time as they together way'd, / He made him open chalenge[…]."
adv
- (informal, with an adverbial) Far."I used to live way over there."
- (informal, with comparative or with too + adjective) Much, far, by a great degree."I'm a way better singer than Emma."
- (slang, with positive adjective) Very."I'm way tired."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 3 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 8 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'WAY'?
The word WAY is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
W4
A1
Y4
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'WAY'?
The word WAY is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.
W4
A1
Y3
Total: 8 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.