HEAVY
/ˈhe.vi/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of HEAVY
A villain or bad guy; the one responsible for evil or aggressive acts.
"With his wrinkled, uneven face, the actor always seemed to play the heavy in films."
A doorman, bouncer or bodyguard.
"A fight started outside the bar but the heavies came out and stopped it."
A large multi-engined aircraft. (The term heavy normally follows the call-sign when used by air traffic controllers.)
(often with "up") To make heavier.
To sadden.
To use power and/or wealth to exert influence on, e.g., governments or corporations; to pressure.
"The union was well known for the methods it used to heavy many businesses."
(of a physical object) Having great weight.
(of a topic) Serious, somber.
Examples of HEAVY in a Sentence
- "With his wrinkled, uneven face, the actor always seemed to play the heavy in films."
- "A fight started outside the bar but the heavies came out and stopped it."
- "The union was well known for the methods it used to heavy many businesses."
- "heavy yokes, expenses, undertakings, trials, news, etc."
Word Details
Is HEAVY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HEAVY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HEAVY uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HEAVY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | e | a | v | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 14 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HEAVY
20 words from the letters in HEAVY
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use HEAVY in Word Games
HEAVY is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, HEAVY is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HEAVY to find 20 additional valid words.