Is SWAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SWAY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SWAY mean?
- verb
move back and forth or sideways
“the ship was rocking”
- verb
move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
“He swung back”
- verb
win approval or support for
“Carry all before one”
- noun
controlling influence
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 10
- Words With Friends
- 9
- Letters
- 4
S (1) + W (4) + A (1) + Y (4) = 10 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 SWAY
Single letters that turn SWAY 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
Anagrams of SWAY
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SWAY
The 13 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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