Highway
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A main public road, especially one connecting major towns or cities, typically designed for fast-moving traffic. It represents a major transportation route.
“The highway was congested with holiday traffic heading to the coast.”
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Wordle
Compound word HIGH+WAY; contains Y as final vowel
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Scrabble
Worth 17 points; the H and W provide good scoring opportunities
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