Word: SCOUTS
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Definition of SCOUTS
- A person sent out to gain and bring in tidings; especially, one employed in war to gain information about the enemy and ground.
- An act of scouting or reconnoitering.
- A member of any number of youth organizations belonging to the international scout movement, such as the Boy Scouts of America or Girl Scouts of the United States.
- To explore a wide terrain, as if on a search; to reconnoiter.
- To observe, watch, or look for, as a scout; to follow for the purpose of observation, as a scout.
- To reject with contempt.
"to scout an idea or an apology"
- To scoff.
- A swift sailing boat.
- A projecting rock.
- The guillemot.
- To pour forth a liquid forcibly, especially excrement.
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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "scouts" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "scouts" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
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 | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SCOUTS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SCOUTS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SCOUTS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SCOUTS:
- # the scouts effect
- # master of scouts
- # playing with scouts
- # in terms of scouts
Hook Words
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Sub-words
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Same Length Words (6 Letters)
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Words Starting with S
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