Leeway
[ˈliːˌweɪ]
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:12 pts6 letters
Definition of Leeway
noun
- The drift of a ship or airplane in a leeward direction.
- A varying degree or amount of freedom or flexibility; margin, latitude, elbowroom.
"I don't think we have a lot of leeway when it comes to proper formatting."
- An adverse discrepancy or variation in a cumulative process, usually in the phrase make up leeway.
Anagrams of Leeway
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
l1
e1
e1
w4
a1
y4
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Leeway"
Leeway is a 6-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Leeway" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "leeway" is a medium-scoring word.