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WAYWARD

7 letters · 2 syllables

W 4/4
A 1/1
Y 4/3
W 4/4
A 1/1
R 1/1
D 2/2

Definition of WAYWARD

WAYWARD is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
16
points

Is WAYWARD a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of WAYWARD earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 67 points total.

Letter Values for WAYWARD

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

Letter wayward Total
Scrabble 4144112 17
WWF 4134112 16

How to Use WAYWARD in Word Games

WAYWARD is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since WAYWARD uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 67 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WAYWARD to find 38 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About WAYWARD

What does WAYWARD mean?
WAYWARD is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is WAYWARD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WAYWARD is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WAYWARD worth in Scrabble?
WAYWARD is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from WAYWARD?
You can make 38 words from the letters in WAYWARD. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.