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Wait

Yes, wait is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble.

What does wait mean?

noun

  1. time during which some action is awaited instant replay caused too long a delay
  2. the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something) the wait was an ordeal for him

verb

  1. stay in one place and anticipate or expect something I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets
  2. wait before acting the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment
  3. look forward to the probable occurrence of We were expecting a visit from our relatives

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for wait

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants2 / 2
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of wait

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters WAIT.

Words you can make from wait

Unscramble WAIT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is wait a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Wait is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is wait worth in Scrabble?

Wait is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does wait mean?

Wait means: time during which some action is awaited.