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Word: KNOCKOUT

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
K 5 N 1 O 1 C 3 K 5 O 1 U 1 T 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /nษ’หˆkkษ’สŒt/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 18 pts
WWF Score 21 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile K (5 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Starts with a silent "K". Do not forget to spell it with the initial K.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of KNOCKOUT

noun
  1. The act of making someone unconscious, or at least unable to come back on their feet within a certain period of time; a TKO.

    "The boxer scored a knockout on his opponent."

  2. The deactivation of anything.
  3. Something wildly popular, entertaining, or funny.

    "If you've ever had a sack race, you know it's a real knockout for kids and adults alike."

adjective
  1. Rendering someone unconscious.

    "He delivered a knockout blow."

  2. Amazing; gorgeous; beautiful.

    "You should have seen her knockout eyes."

  3. Designating an organism in which a particular gene has been removed or deactivated.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "knockout", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "knockout" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 18 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 18 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 21 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KNOCKOUT a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
KNOCKOUT is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is KNOCKOUT worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, KNOCKOUT is worth 18 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 21 points.
How many syllables are in KNOCKOUT? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in KNOCKOUT.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing KNOCKOUT:

  • # the knockout effect
  • # master of knockout
  • # playing with knockout
  • # in terms of knockout

Anagrams

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Same Length Words (8 Letters)

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