Straightaway has 10 synonyms including prompt, forthwith, fast. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with straightaway by meaning or context.
Straightaway contains 12 letters: 4 vowels (A, I) and 8 consonants (S, T, R, G, H, W, Y). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Straightaway scores 22 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: H (4 pts), W (4 pts), Y (4 pts). As a 12-letter word, straightaway can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 4 vowels and 8 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| forthwith | 21 | 19 | 9 |
| quick | 20 | 22 | 5 |
| immediately | 19 | 21 | 11 |
| immediate | 14 | 16 | 9 |
| directly | 14 | 15 | 8 |
The most common synonyms for straightaway are prompt, forthwith, fast, immediately, immediate. In total, there are 10 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Straightaway does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, straightaway is a valid Scrabble word worth 22 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 21 points.
Straightaway has 12 letters: 4 vowels (A, I) and 8 consonants (S, T, R, G, H, W, Y).