How many points is LEEWAY worth in Scrabble?

LEEWAY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LEEWAY?

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

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LEEWAY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. LEEWAY means "the lateral drift of a ship".

[ˈliːˌweɪ]

Pronunciation: [ˈliːˌweɪ]

The drift of a ship or airplane in a leeward direction.
A varying degree or amount of freedom or flexibility; margin, latitude, elbowroom.
Example: 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.

Synonyms: flexibility, freedom, latitude, wiggle room

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the lateral drift of a ship

In a sentence: "The leeway is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of LEEWAY. It scores 12 points.

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Is LEEWAY a Scrabble word?: LEEWAY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does LEEWAY mean?: the lateral drift of a ship
How do you use LEEWAY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The leeway is noted."
How many points is LEEWAY worth in Scrabble?: LEEWAY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LEEWAY?: LEEWAY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).