Definition of squints

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  • squints is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • squints is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
  • squints is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of squints

  • (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. askance
    2. askant
    3. asquint
    4. sidelong
    5. squint-eyed
    6. squinty
  • abnormal alignment of one or both eyes (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. strabismus
  • cross one's eyes as if in strabismus (verb)

    Examples

    1. The children squinted so as to scare each other

    Synonyms

    1. squinch
  • be cross-eyed; have a squint or strabismus (verb)
  • partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct blinding light (verb)

    Examples

    1. The driver squinted as the sun hit his windshield
  • the act of squinting; looking with the eyes partly closed (noun)

See definition of squints in Merriam Webster