WAITS
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of WAITS
A delay.
"I had a very long wait at the airport security check."
An ambush.
"They lay in wait for the patrol."
One who watches; a watchman.
To delay movement or action until the arrival or occurrence of; to await. (Now generally superseded by “wait for”.)
To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness.
"Wait here until your car arrives."
To wait tables; to serve customers in a restaurant or other eating establishment.
"She used to wait down at the Dew Drop Inn."
A group of singers or musicians performing in the streets, especially around Christmas.
Examples of WAITS in a Sentence
- "I had a very long wait at the airport security check."
- "They lay in wait for the patrol."
- "Wait here until your car arrives."
- "She used to wait down at the Dew Drop Inn."
Word Details
Is WAITS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WAITS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: WAITS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for WAITS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | a | i | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WAITS
42 words from the letters in WAITS
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use WAITS in Word Games
WAITS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, WAITS 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 WAITS to find 42 additional valid words.