Areaway
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A narrow open passage between buildings, or a recessed area below street level providing access to a basement entrance.
“The delivery was left in the areaway at the side of the building out of the rain.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
ar·e·a·way
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Wordle
Starts ARE- and ends -WAY, three A vowels spread across its length alongside W and Y
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Scrabble
W (4) and Y (4) make this an impressive 13 points base for a 7-letter word with otherwise common tiles
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