What does WAY mean?

Pronunciation
/weɪ/
Letters
3
Scrabble score
9
Words With Friends score
8
How common
Very common

Meaning

noun

  1. how something is done or how it happens“her dignified manner”
  2. how a result is obtained or an end is achieved“a means of control”
  3. a line leading to a place or point“he looked the other direction”
  4. the condition of things generally“that's the way it is”
  5. a course of conduct“the path of virtue”
  6. any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another“he said he was looking for the way out”
  7. a journey or passage“they are on the way”
  8. space for movement“room to pass”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Anagrams of WAY

yaw9

Words inside WAY

3 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

aw5ay5ya5

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Questions

Is WAY a valid word in word games?

WAY is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is WAY worth?

WAY is worth 9 points with Scrabble letter values and 8 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from WAY?

3 other words, including YA, AW and AY.