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01 Word definition

wayward

7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants

Is WAYWARD a word?

Yes. WAYWARD is a 7-letter adjective. resistant to guidance or discipline Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell WAYWARD?

W-A-Y-W-A-R-D

WAYWARD contains 7 letters, begins with W, and ends with D.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. resistant to guidance or discipline

    “Mary, Mary, quite contrary”
Synonyms
contraryobstinateperverse
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score17points
Words With Friends16points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is WAYWARD spelled?

W1A2Y3W4A5R6D7
Starts withWAYFirst 3 letters
Ends withARDLast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats A, W
Vowel balance2 / 5Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →7-letter words →Words starting with WAY →Words ending in ARD →Words made from WAYWARD →Words with A →Words with D →Words with R →Words with W →

03 Word-game status

Can you play WAYWARD?

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Base tile value: 17 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 16 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About WAYWARD.

How do you spell WAYWARD?

WAYWARD is spelled W-A-Y-W-A-R-D. It contains 7 letters.