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KNOCKOUT

/ˈnɒkaʊt/

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective

K 5/5
N 1/2
O 1/1
C 3/4
K 5/5
O 1/1
U 1/2
T 1/1

Definition of KNOCKOUT

noun

The act of making someone unconscious, or at least unable to come back on their feet within a certain period of time; a TKO.

"The boxer scored a knockout on his opponent."

noun

The deactivation of anything.

noun

Something wildly popular, entertaining, or funny.

"If you've ever had a sack race, you know it's a real knockout for kids and adults alike."

adjective

Rendering someone unconscious.

"He delivered a knockout blow."

adjective

Amazing; gorgeous; beautiful.

"You should have seen her knockout eyes."

adjective

Designating an organism in which a particular gene has been removed or deactivated.

Examples of KNOCKOUT in a Sentence

  • "The boxer scored a knockout on his opponent."
  • "If you've ever had a sack race, you know it's a real knockout for kids and adults alike."
  • "He delivered a knockout blow."
  • "You should have seen her knockout eyes."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
21
points

Is KNOCKOUT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, KNOCKOUT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: KNOCKOUT uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for KNOCKOUT

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter knockout Total
Scrabble 51135111 18
WWF 52145121 21

How to Use KNOCKOUT in Word Games

KNOCKOUT is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble KNOCKOUT to find 53 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About KNOCKOUT

What does KNOCKOUT mean?
KNOCKOUT is a noun. The act of making someone unconscious, or at least unable to come back on their feet within a certain period of time; a TKO.
Is KNOCKOUT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KNOCKOUT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is KNOCKOUT worth in Scrabble?
KNOCKOUT is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from KNOCKOUT?
You can make 53 words from the letters in KNOCKOUT. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.