Unscramble WAITS - 36 Words Found
We found 36 words by unscrambling the letters in WAITS. The highest scoring Scrabble word from WAITS is WAIST worth 8 points.
What does WAITS mean?
A delay.
Complete Definitions of Waits
Noun
- A delay. — “I had a very long wait at the airport security check.”
- An ambush. — “They lay in wait for the patrol.”
- One who watches; a watchman.
- (in the plural) Hautboys, or oboes, played by town musicians.
- (in the plural) Musicians who sing or play at night or in the early morning, especially at Christmas time; serenaders; musical watchmen. [formerly waites, wayghtes.]
Verb
- To delay movement or action until the arrival or occurrence of; to await. (Now generally superseded by “wait for”.)
- To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness. — “Wait here until your car arrives.”
- To wait tables; to serve customers in a restaurant or other eating establishment. — “She used to wait down at the Dew Drop Inn.”
- To attend on; to accompany; especially, to attend with ceremony or respect.
- To attend as a consequence; to follow upon; to accompany.
Synonyms: attend, escort, go with, bestand, serve, tend, defer, postpone
Noun
- A group of singers or musicians performing in the streets, especially around Christmas.
Word Statistics
Total Words Found
36
Letter Count
5
Highest Scoring Word
WAIST
WAITS Scrabble Score
8 pts
Letter Point Values
Letter Analysis for WAITS
Vowels
2 (A, I)
Consonants
3 (W, T, S)
Total Point Value
8 pts
Avg Points/Letter
1.6
High-value letters: W (4 pts) — try to use this letter in longer words to maximize your score.
Words You Can Make
4 Letter Words (11)
3 Letter Words (14)
Explore Word Patterns
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Definition of WAITS
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Word Game Tips for WAITS
Balanced letter mix: WAITS has a good balance of 2 vowels and 3 consonants, giving you plenty of word-forming options.
Go for the best play: The highest-scoring word from these letters is WAIST worth 8 points. In competitive Scrabble, always check if you can play the highest-value word on a bonus square for even more points.
Most options at 3 letters: You have 14 possible 3-letter words from WAITS. If you can't find a long word on the board, shorter words played on bonus squares can often score just as well.
Maximize high-value tiles: Your letters include W (4 pts). Try to place this letter on Double or Triple Letter Score squares for maximum impact.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many words can be made from WAITS?
36 words can be formed from the letters in WAITS. This includes common words and valid Scrabble words from the NWL dictionary.
What is the highest scoring word from WAITS?
WAIST is the highest scoring word you can make from WAITS, worth 8 Scrabble points.
Is WAITS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WAITS is a valid Scrabble word in the NWL dictionary.
What does WAITS mean?
A delay.
How are Scrabble scores calculated?
Scrabble scores are calculated by summing the point values of each letter in the word. Different letters have different values based on their frequency and difficulty in English.
