How many points is HEADWAY worth in Scrabble?

HEADWAY is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HEADWAY?

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

Can you add a letter to HEADWAY?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HEADWAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HEADWAY

17 pts

HEADWAY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. HEADWAY is a noun form of headroom. HEADROOM means "space above person’s head in a vehicle".

Meaning & examples

noun

Movement ahead or forward.
Forward motion, or its rate.
The interval of time or distance between the fronts of two vehicles (e.g. buses) moving in succession in the same direction, especially along the same pre-determined route.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HEADWAY is a noun form of headroom. HEADROOM means "space above person’s head in a vehicle".

In a sentence: "The headway is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of HEADWAY. It scores 17 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

HEADROOM14 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after HEADWAY. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

HEADWAYS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in HEADWAY, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 17

HEADWAY Scrabble FAQ

Is HEADWAY a Scrabble word?: HEADWAY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does HEADWAY mean?: HEADWAY is a noun form of headroom. HEADROOM means "space above person’s head in a vehicle".
How do you use HEADWAY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The headway is noted."
How many points is HEADWAY worth in Scrabble?: HEADWAY is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HEADWAY?: HEADWAY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HEADWAY?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HEADWAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.