WAY
/weɪ/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, interjection, adverb
Definition of WAY
(heading) To do with a place or places.
A method or manner of doing something; a mannerism.
"You're going about it the wrong way. He's known for his quirky ways. I don't like the way she looks at me."
A state or condition
"When I returned home, I found my house and belongings in a most terrible way."
To travel.
(only in reply to no way) yes; it is true; it is possible
(with comparative or modified adjective) Much.
"I'm a way better singer than Emma."
(with positive adjective) Very.
"I'm way tired"
Far.
"I used to live way over there."
Examples of WAY in a Sentence
- "You're going about it the wrong way. He's known for his quirky ways. I don't like the way she looks at me."
- "When I returned home, I found my house and belongings in a most terrible way."
- "I'm a way better singer than Emma."
- "I'm way tired"
Word Details
Is WAY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WAY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like WAY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for WAY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | a | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WAY
4 words from the letters in WAY
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use WAY in Word Games
WAY is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: WAY is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WAY to find 4 additional valid words.