01 Word definition

ready

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is READY a word?

Yes. READY is a 5-letter verb. prepare for eating by applying heat Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell READY?

R-E-A-D-Y

READY contains 5 letters, begins with R, and ends with Y.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. prepare for eating by applying heat

    “Cook me dinner, please”

2verb

  1. make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

    “Get the children ready for school!”
Synonyms
cookfixmakeprepareset upgear upset
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score9points
Words With Friends8points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is READY spelled?

R1E2A3D4Y5
Starts withREAFirst 3 letters
Ends withADYLast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

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About READY.

How do you spell READY?

READY is spelled R-E-A-D-Y. It contains 5 letters.