WYE
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈwaɪ//
verb
- (transitive) To make something into a wye (letter Y) shape."When a hose line is divided into two or more lines, these lines are known as wyed lines."
- (transitive, rail transport) To reverse the direction of a train using a wye."Since the train didn't have a control cab at the other end, they wyed the train to turn it around for the trip back to the city."
noun
- (poetic, obsolete) A warrior or fighter.
- (poetic, obsolete) A hero; a man, person.
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 'WYE'?
The word WYE is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
W4
Y4
E1
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'WYE'?
The word WYE is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.
W4
Y3
E1
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.