SWAYS
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SWAYS
The act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon.
A rocking or swinging motion.
"The old song caused a little sway in everyone in the room."
Influence, weight, or authority that inclines to one side
"I doubt I'll hold much sway with someone so powerful."
To move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock.
"sway to the music; The trees swayed in the breeze."
To move or wield with the hand; to swing; to wield.
"to sway the sceptre"
To influence or direct by power, authority, persuasion, or by moral force; to rule; to govern; to guide. Compare persuade.
"Do you think you can sway their decision?"
Examples of SWAYS in a Sentence
- "The old song caused a little sway in everyone in the room."
- "I doubt I'll hold much sway with someone so powerful."
- "sway to the music; The trees swayed in the breeze."
- "to sway the sceptre"
Word Details
Is SWAYS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SWAYS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SWAYS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SWAYS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | w | a | y | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SWAYS
21 words from the letters in SWAYS
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use SWAYS in Word Games
SWAYS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SWAYS 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 SWAYS to find 21 additional valid words.