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MISCUE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Miscue.

Miscue - as a noun

A faulty shot in billiards; the cue tip slips off the cue ball

A minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
parapraxisslipslip-up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
errorfaultmistake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Miscue - as a verb

To give an incorrect cue.

To mishit, strike incorrectly.

Example Sentences

"His miscue cost the team the game."
"The actress made a miscue and forgot her lines."
"The goalie's miscue allowed the opposing team to score."
"The miscue in the recipe resulted in a disastrous meal."
"The student's miscue on the exam caused her to fail."
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Word Game Points

Is MISCUE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, miscue is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MISCUE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is MISCUE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, miscue is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MISCUE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is MISCUE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, miscue is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MISCUE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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