LOCKOUT
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of LOCKOUT
The opposite of a strike; a labor disruption where management refuses to allow workers into a plant to work even if they are willing.
The action of installing a lock to keep someone out of an area, such as eviction of a tenant by changing the lock.
(by extension) The exclusion of others from a certain place or situation.
"It's another front-row lockout for Mercedes on the starting grid of the Japanese Grand Prix."
Examples of LOCKOUT in a Sentence
- "It's another front-row lockout for Mercedes on the starting grid of the Japanese Grand Prix."
Word Details
Is LOCKOUT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LOCKOUT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of LOCKOUT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for LOCKOUT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | o | c | k | o | u | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LOCKOUT
43 words from the letters in LOCKOUT
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How to Use LOCKOUT in Word Games
LOCKOUT is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since LOCKOUT uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LOCKOUT to find 43 additional valid words.