Word: OFFING
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Definition of OFFING
- To kill.
"He got in the way so I had him offed."
- To switch off.
"Can you off the light?"
- The area of the sea in which a ship can be seen in the distance from land, excluding the parts nearest the shore, and beyond the anchoring ground.
- The distance that a ship at sea keeps away from land, often because of navigational dangers, fog and other hazards; a position at a distance from shore.
- The foreseeable future. Chiefly in the phrase in the offing.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "offing" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "offing" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
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 | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OFFING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is OFFING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in OFFING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing OFFING:
- # the offing effect
- # master of offing
- # playing with offing
- # in terms of offing
Hook Words
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Sub-words
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