Definition of WYE

wye

Meanings

Plural: wyes

Noun

  • the 25th letter of the Roman alphabet
  • The name of the Latin-script letter Y/y.
  • A Y-shaped object: a wye level, wye-connected. Especially a Y-shaped connection of three sections of road or railroad track.
  • A warrior or fighter.
  • A hero; a man, person.

Verb

  • To make something into a wye (letter Y) shape.
  • To reverse the direction of a train using a wye.

Origin / Etymology

Attested as wi c. 1200. Of uncertain origin. Perhaps borrowed from Old French ui or gui.

Synonyms

y, Y

Scrabble Score: 9

wye is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
wye is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
wye is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

wye is a valid Words With Friends word