Lineup
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An ordered list of players or batters specifying the sequence in which they will play or bat.
“The manager posted the starting lineup on the dressing-room board before the match.”
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Wordle
Ends in -UP, an unusual Wordle ending, the LIN opening and the P at the end make it a distinctive target
Scrabble
P scores 3 points, giving LINEUP a total of 9 points, a recognisable compound word that is easy to spot on the board
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