OUTSKIRTS
/ˈaʊtskɜːts/
9 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of OUTSKIRTS
The area surrounding a city or town; suburb.
"He lived on the outskirts of Paris for a time."
A more remote part of a town or city; the periphery, environs; a suburb.
"Many people commute into the business district from the outskirts of town."
To surround as an outskirt.
Examples of OUTSKIRTS in a Sentence
- "He lived on the outskirts of Paris for a time."
- "Many people commute into the business district from the outskirts of town."
Word Details
Is OUTSKIRTS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OUTSKIRTS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: OUTSKIRTS uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OUTSKIRTS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | u | t | s | k | i | r | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OUTSKIRTS
100 words from the letters in OUTSKIRTS
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How to Use OUTSKIRTS in Word Games
OUTSKIRTS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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