LEADOFF
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of LEADOFF
The first batter in the batting order.
"Jones has been the team's lead off hitter for three years."
The first batter of an inning.
"The lead off hitter for the sixth inning is Jones."
The short distance that a player stands away from their current base.
Beginning something by leading the way.
Examples of LEADOFF in a Sentence
- "Jones has been the team's lead off hitter for three years."
- "The lead off hitter for the sixth inning is Jones."
Word Details
Is LEADOFF a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LEADOFF is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of LEADOFF earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for LEADOFF
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | e | a | d | o | f | f | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 14 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LEADOFF
79 words from the letters in LEADOFF
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How to Use LEADOFF in Word Games
LEADOFF is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since LEADOFF uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LEADOFF to find 79 additional valid words.