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Bout

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A short period of intense activity; a contest or match, especially in boxing.

He suffered a bout of flu that lasted a week.

Pronunciation

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/ˈbaʊt/

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Worth 6 points. B adds value.

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