Outlaw
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To formally declare something to be illegal or prohibited by law.
“The government moved to outlaw the dangerous practice immediately.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈaʊtlɔː/
Syllables
out·law
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Wordle
Ends in -LAW with OUT- prefix, OUT + LAW is memorable and easy to recall
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points, the W adds value and this extends OUT- plays well
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