Definition of WITHY

withy

Plural: withies

Noun

  • A flexible, slender twig or branch.
  • strong flexible twig
  • An osier (Salix viminalis), a type of willow.
  • A long flexible twig of the osier; a withe.

Adj

  • Flexible, like a withe.

Adjective

  • Flexible, slender, and tough.

Examples

  • Her WITHY strategy allowed her to pivot quickly between offensive and defensive plays.
  • The rare word ’WITHY’ scored surprisingly well, proving even simple words can shine.

Origin / Etymology

From withe + -y.

Synonyms

withe, flexible, willow

Scrabble Score: 14

withy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
withy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
withy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

withy: valid Words With Friends Word