01 Word definition

west

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Is WEST a word?

Yes. WEST is a 4-letter noun. the cardinal compass point that is at 270 degrees Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell WEST?

W-E-S-T

WEST contains 4 letters, begins with W, and ends with T.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. the cardinal compass point that is at 270 degrees

2noun

  1. the direction corresponding to the westward cardinal compass point

Synonyms
due westwestwardW
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score7points
Words With Friends7points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is WEST spelled?

W1E2S3T4
Starts withWESFirst 3 letters
Ends withESTLast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About WEST.

How do you spell WEST?

WEST is spelled W-E-S-T. It contains 4 letters.