WAIT
/weɪt/
4-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of WAIT
noun
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A delay.
"I had a very long wait at the airport security check."
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An ambush.
"They lay in wait for the patrol."
verb
- To delay movement or action until the arrival or occurrence of; to await. (Now generally superseded by “wait for”.)
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To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness.
"Wait here until your car arrives."
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About the word WAIT
Is "WAIT" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "WAIT" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "WAIT" worth?
In Scrabble, "WAIT" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "WAIT" mean?
A delay.
Does "WAIT" have any anagrams?
No, "WAIT" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.