SIDELINES
9 letters · 4 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SIDELINES
A line at the side of something.
Something that is additional or extra or that exists around the edges or margins of a main item.
"She started the business as a sideline to her regular work and it ended up becoming the greater source of income."
A line for hobbling an animal by connecting the fore and the hind feet of the same side.
To place on the sidelines; to bench or to keep someone out of play.
"The coach sidelined the player until he regained his strength."
To remove or keep out of circulation or out of the focus.
"The illness sidelined him for weeks."
Examples of SIDELINES in a Sentence
- "She started the business as a sideline to her regular work and it ended up becoming the greater source of income."
- "The coach sidelined the player until he regained his strength."
- "The illness sidelined him for weeks."
Word Details
Is SIDELINES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SIDELINES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SIDELINES uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SIDELINES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | i | d | e | l | i | n | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SIDELINES
100 words from the letters in SIDELINES
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How to Use SIDELINES in Word Games
SIDELINES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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