Definition of straightaway

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• straightaway is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 22
• straightaway is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 22
• straightaway is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 21

Definition of straightaway

• a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. straight
• performed with little or no delay (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a straightaway denial

  Synonyms

  1. immediate
  2. prompt
  3. quick
• without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening (adverb)

  Examples

  1. found an answer straightaway

  Synonyms

  1. at once
  2. directly
  3. forthwith
  4. immediately
  5. instantly
  6. like a shot
  7. now
  8. right away
  9. straight off

See definition of straightaway in Merriam Webster