HAYWIRE
/ˈheɪ.waɪ.ə(ɹ)/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of HAYWIRE
Wire used to bind bales of hay.
Roughly-made, unsophisticated, decrepit (from the use of haywire for temporary repairs).
Behaving erratically or uncontrollably, especially of a machine or mechanical process; usually used with the verb "go".
"It was working fine until it went haywire and wouldn't stop printing blank sheets."
Examples of HAYWIRE in a Sentence
- "It was working fine until it went haywire and wouldn't stop printing blank sheets."
Word Details
Is HAYWIRE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HAYWIRE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of HAYWIRE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 66 points total.
Letter Values for HAYWIRE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | a | y | w | i | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HAYWIRE
88 words from the letters in HAYWIRE
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How to Use HAYWIRE in Word Games
HAYWIRE is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since HAYWIRE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 66 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HAYWIRE to find 88 additional valid words.