Ways

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Methods, manners, or means of doing something (plural of way).

“There are many ways to solve this problem.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/weɪz/

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Synonyms

methods means approaches

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

W start, AY pattern, S ending.

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points, good Y placement.

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