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Is LEEWAY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LEEWAY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LEEWAY mean?

  1. noun

    (of a ship or plane) sideways drift

  2. noun

    a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

6

Letters

L (1) + E (1) + E (1) + W (4) + A (1) + Y (4) = 12 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for LEEWAY

Single letters that turn LEEWAY into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from LEEWAY

The 40 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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