Dictionary
Waif
w 4a 1i 1f 4
About 1 syllable
noun · 4 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does waif mean?
noun
a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
“street children beg or steal in order to survive”
Synonymsstreet child
Is WAIF a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is WAIF worth?
Scrabble
10 ptsWords With Friends
10 ptsWordfeud
10 ptsNYT Crossplay
11 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in WAIF
Hooks for WAIF
Add one letter to the front or back of WAIF to make another word.
Waif: quick answers
Is WAIF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. WAIF is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 10 points before board bonuses.
How many points is WAIF worth?
WAIF scores 10 points in Scrabble, 10 in Words With Friends, 10 in Wordfeud and 11 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does waif mean?
As a noun, waif means “a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned”.
What words can you make with the letters in WAIF?
You can make 6 shorter words from WAIF, such as FAW, WAI, AW, FA. See the full list.