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LEEWAY

[ˈliːˌweɪ]

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun

L 1/2
E 1/1
E 1/1
W 4/4
A 1/1
Y 4/3
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Definition of LEEWAY

noun

The drift of a ship or airplane in a leeward direction.

noun

A varying degree or amount of freedom or flexibility; margin, latitude, elbowroom.

"I don't think we have a lot of leeway when it comes to proper formatting."

noun

An adverse discrepancy or variation in a cumulative process, usually in the phrase make up leeway.

Synonyms of LEEWAY

Words with similar meaning

flexibility freedom latitude wiggle room

Examples of LEEWAY in a Sentence

  • "I don't think we have a lot of leeway when it comes to proper formatting."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
12
points

Is LEEWAY a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: LEEWAY uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for LEEWAY

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

Letter leeway Total
Scrabble 111414 12
WWF 211413 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LEEWAY

45 words from the letters in LEEWAY

5-letter words

aweel 8/9 UK

4-letter words

waly 10/10 USUKWWF yawl 10/10 USUKWWF wyle 10/10 USUKWWF awee 7/7 USUKWWF alew 7/8 UK wale 7/8 USUKWWF weal 7/8 USUKWWF weel 7/8 USUKWWF yale 7/7 UK eely 7/7 USUKWWF alee 4/5 USUKWWF eale 4/5 UK

3-letter words

way 9/8 USUKWWF yaw 9/8 USUKWWF wey 9/8 UK wye 9/8 USUKWWF yew 9/8 USUKWWF awe 6/6 USUKWWF wae 6/6 USUKWWF ewe 6/6 USUKWWF wee 6/6 USUKWWF awl 6/7 USUKWWF law 6/7 USUKWWF lew 6/7 UK aye 6/5 USUKWWF yea 6/5 USUKWWF eye 6/5 USUKWWF lay 6/6 USUKWWF ley 6/6 USUKWWF lye 6/6 USUKWWF ale 3/4 USUKWWF ela 3/4 UK lea 3/4 USUKWWF eel 3/4 USUKWWF lee 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

aw 5/5 USWWF we 5/5 USUKWWF ay 5/4 USUKWWF ya 5/4 USUKWWF ye 5/4 USUKWWF ae 2/2 USWWF al 2/3 USWWF la 2/3 USUKWWF el 2/3 USWWF

How to Use LEEWAY in Word Games

LEEWAY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, LEEWAY 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 LEEWAY to find 45 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LEEWAY

What does LEEWAY mean?
LEEWAY is a noun. The drift of a ship or airplane in a leeward direction.
Is LEEWAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LEEWAY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LEEWAY worth in Scrabble?
LEEWAY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from LEEWAY?
You can make 45 words from the letters in LEEWAY. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of LEEWAY?
Synonyms of LEEWAY include: flexibility, freedom, latitude, wiggle room. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.