SIDETRACKS
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of SIDETRACKS
To divert (a locomotive or train) on to a lesser used track in order to allow other trains to pass.
To divert or distract (someone) from a main issue or course of action with an alternate or less relevant topic or activity; or, to use deliberate trickery or sly wordplay when talking to (a person) in order to avoid discussion of a subject.
"I hope you can sidetrack the teacher with questions so we don't have to take the exam."
To sideline; to push aside; to divert or distract from, reducing (something) to a secondary or subordinate position.
"He has sidetracked this debate for far too long."
Examples of SIDETRACKS in a Sentence
- "I hope you can sidetrack the teacher with questions so we don't have to take the exam."
- "He has sidetracked this debate for far too long."
Word Details
Is SIDETRACKS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SIDETRACKS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SIDETRACKS uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SIDETRACKS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | i | d | e | t | r | a | c | k | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SIDETRACKS
100 words from the letters in SIDETRACKS
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How to Use SIDETRACKS in Word Games
SIDETRACKS is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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