OFFSETS
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of OFFSETS
Anything that acts as counterbalance; a compensating equivalent.
"Today's victory was an offset to yesterday's defeat."
A form of countertrade arrangement, in which the seller agrees to purchase within a set time frame products of a certain value from the buying country. This kind of agreement may be used in large international public sector contracts such as arms sales.
(c. 1555) A time at which something begins; outset.
To compensate for, by applying a change in the opposite direction.
"I'll offset the time difference locally."
To form an offset in (a wall, rod, pipe, etc.).
Examples of OFFSETS in a Sentence
- "Today's victory was an offset to yesterday's defeat."
- "I'll offset the time difference locally."
Word Details
Is OFFSETS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OFFSETS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of OFFSETS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for OFFSETS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | f | f | s | e | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OFFSETS
61 words from the letters in OFFSETS
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How to Use OFFSETS in Word Games
OFFSETS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since OFFSETS 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 OFFSETS to find 61 additional valid words.