With WAYS
5 words · highest scoring is straightways at 22 points
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About 12 Letter Words With WAYS
There are 5 twelve letter words containing WAYS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is straightways at 22 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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12 Letter Words With WAYS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 12 Letter Words With WAYS
- straightways22
- carriageways21
- entranceways20
- slantingways19
- steerageways19
12 Letter Words With WAYS Defined
- carriagewaysNoun · 21 points
- each of the two sides of a dual carriageway or motorway, each of which usually have two or more lanes
- entrancewaysNoun · 20 points
- a door or corridor at the entrance to a building
12 Letter Words With WAYS: Questions
How many twelve letter words containing WAYS are there?
There are 5 twelve letter words containing WAYS in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among twelve letter words containing WAYS?
STRAIGHTWAYS is the highest scoring option at 22 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common twelve letter words containing WAYS?
CARRIAGEWAYS, ENTRANCEWAYS, STEERAGEWAYS are among the most familiar twelve letter words containing WAYS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these twelve letter words containing WAYS valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.