WAYS
/weɪz/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of WAYS
(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."
The letter for the w sound in Pitman shorthand.
(usually preceded by a) A distance.
Examples of WAYS 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."
Word Details
Is WAYS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WAYS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like WAYS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for WAYS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | a | y | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WAYS
16 words from the letters in WAYS
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use WAYS in Word Games
WAYS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: WAYS is only 4 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 WAYS to find 16 additional valid words.