REDSHIRTED
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of REDSHIRTED
To place an athlete in a status wherein the athlete will spend a year not participating in official athletic activities, but will not lose his or her eligibility to participate in following years.
"The university decided to redshirt the freshman linebacker to give him an extra year to build up his bulk."
To take on a status wherein one will spend a year not participating in official athletic activities.
To hold a child out of kindergarten for one year in the hope that the child will do better academically and socially.
Examples of REDSHIRTED in a Sentence
- "The university decided to redshirt the freshman linebacker to give him an extra year to build up his bulk."
Word Details
Is REDSHIRTED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, REDSHIRTED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: REDSHIRTED uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for REDSHIRTED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | d | s | h | i | r | t | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in REDSHIRTED
100 words from the letters in REDSHIRTED
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How to Use REDSHIRTED in Word Games
REDSHIRTED is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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