Definitions for onside

onside on·side

Spelling: [on-sahyd, awn-]
IPA: /ˈɒnˈsaɪd, ˈɔn-/

Onside is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 135 anagrams from letters in onside (deinos).

Definitions for onside

adjective, adverb

  1. not offside; being within the prescribed line or area at the beginning of or during play or a play.

Origin of onside

First recorded in 1840-50; on + side1

Examples for onside

His most important contribution was recovering an onside kick while playing with the special team.

“onside kicks,” came suddenly from Sid, who had been somewhat quiet.

The old man was demonstrating an onside kick when he injured his hip.

The young men he called his boys must have all agreed that it was very hard to hurt yourself demonstrating an onside kick.

Word Value for onside
Scrable

7

Words with friends

8

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