Word: OUTS
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Definition of OUTS
- A means of exit, escape, reprieve, etc.
"They wrote the law to give those organizations an out."
- A state in which a member of the batting team is removed from play due to the application of various rules of the game such as striking out, hitting a fly ball which is caught by the fielding team before bouncing, etc.
- A dismissal; a state in which a member of the batting team finishes his turn at bat, due to the application of various rules of the game, such as the bowler knocking over the batsman's wicket with the ball.
- To eject; to expel.
- To reveal (a person) as LGBT+ (gay, trans, etc).
- To reveal (a person or organization) as having a certain secret, such as a being a secret agent or undercover detective.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "outs" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "outs", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OUTS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is OUTS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in OUTS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing OUTS:
- # the outs effect
- # master of outs
- # playing with outs
- # in terms of outs
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