Word: SIDELINES
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of SIDELINES
- A line at the side of something.
- Something that is additional or extra or that exists around the edges or margins of a main item.
"She started the business as a sideline to her regular work and it ended up becoming the greater source of income."
- A line for hobbling an animal by connecting the fore and the hind feet of the same side.
- To place on the sidelines; to bench or to keep someone out of play.
"The coach sidelined the player until he regained his strength."
- To remove or keep out of circulation or out of the focus.
"The illness sidelined him for weeks."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "sidelines" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "sidelines" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
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 | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SIDELINES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SIDELINES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SIDELINES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SIDELINES:
- # the sidelines effect
- # master of sidelines
- # playing with sidelines
- # in terms of sidelines
Anagrams
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Hook Words
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Word Family
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Same Length Words (9 Letters)
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