Word: OFFSIDE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of OFFSIDE
- An offside play.
- The side of a road vehicle furthest from the kerb: the right side if one drives on the left of the road.
"My offside wing mirror got snapped off."
- The right-hand side of a working animal such as a horse or bullock, especially when in harness.
- In an illegal position ahead of the ball, puck, etc.
- To the side of the road, past the curb and sidewalk, e.g. an offside diner (restaurant.)
- Unfavourably located, from the point of view of the player taking a finesse.
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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "offside" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "offside" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
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
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) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OFFSIDE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is OFFSIDE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in OFFSIDE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing OFFSIDE:
- # the offside effect
- # master of offside
- # playing with offside
- # in terms of offside
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