Haywire
/ˈheɪ.waɪ.ə(ɹ)/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:14 pts7 letters
Definition of Haywire
adjective
- Roughly-made, unsophisticated, decrepit (from the use of haywire for temporary repairs).
- Behaving erratically or uncontrollably, especially of a machine or mechanical process; usually used with the verb "go".
"It was working fine until it went haywire and wouldn't stop printing blank sheets."
Anagrams of Haywire
No exact anagrams found for "haywire". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
h4
a1
y4
w4
i1
r1
e1
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Haywire
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Haywire"
Haywire is a 7-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Haywire" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "haywire" is a high-scoring word.