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HEADWAY

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

H 4/3
E 1/1
A 1/1
D 2/2
W 4/4
A 1/1
Y 4/3

Definition of HEADWAY

noun

Movement ahead or forward.

noun

Forward motion, or its rate.

noun

The interval of time or distance between the fronts of two vehicles (e.g. buses) moving in succession in the same direction, especially along the same pre-determined route.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
15
points

Is HEADWAY a Scrabble Word?

Yes, HEADWAY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of HEADWAY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 67 points total.

Letter Values for HEADWAY

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter headway Total
Scrabble 4112414 17
WWF 3112413 15

How to Use HEADWAY in Word Games

HEADWAY is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since HEADWAY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 67 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HEADWAY to find 69 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About HEADWAY

What does HEADWAY mean?
HEADWAY is a noun. Movement ahead or forward.
Is HEADWAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HEADWAY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HEADWAY worth in Scrabble?
HEADWAY is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from HEADWAY?
You can make 69 words from the letters in HEADWAY. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.