How many points is HAYWIRE worth in Scrabble?

HAYWIRE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HAYWIRE?

HAYWIRE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

16 pts

HAYWIRE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. HAYWIRE means "wire used in baling hay".

/ˈheɪ.waɪ.ə(ɹ)/

Pronunciation

Synonyms: baler twine

Roughly-made, unsophisticated, decrepit (from the use of haywire for temporary repairs).
Behaving erratically or uncontrollably, especially of a machine or mechanical process; usually used with the verb "go".
Example: It was working fine until it went haywire and wouldn't stop printing blank sheets.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

wire used in baling hay

In a sentence: "The haywire is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of HAYWIRE. It scores 16 points.

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Is HAYWIRE a Scrabble word?: HAYWIRE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does HAYWIRE mean?: wire used in baling hay
How do you use HAYWIRE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The haywire is noted."
How many points is HAYWIRE worth in Scrabble?: HAYWIRE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HAYWIRE?: HAYWIRE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).