Word: SQUINTS
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Definition of SQUINTS
- An expression in which the eyes are partly closed.
- The look of eyes which are turned in different directions, as in strabismus.
"He looks handsome although he's got a slight squint."
- A quick or sideways glance.
- To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight, or as a threatening expression.
"The children squinted to frighten each other."
- To look or glance sideways.
- To look with, or have eyes that are turned in different directions; to suffer from strabismus.
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 "She described the concept as somewhat "squints", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "squints" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
Contains the letter "Q", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SQUINTS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SQUINTS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SQUINTS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SQUINTS:
- # the squints effect
- # master of squints
- # playing with squints
- # in terms of squints
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