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Aquit or acquit?

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Correct spelling: acquit. Misspelling: aquit.

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Memory tip

The same hidden C as acquire: ac-quit.

Why people write “aquit”

The misspelling “aquit” is only one letter off: it leaves out the C.

Spell-checkers catch the mistake in a document, but not in a handwritten note, a text message or a word game. Writing the word out a few times while saying the tricky part aloud is the quickest way to make acquit automatic.

What does “acquit” mean?

acquit verb

  1. pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

    “The suspect was cleared of the murder charges”

    Synonyms:assoilcleardischargeexonerateexculpate

  2. behave in a certain manner

    “She carried herself well”

    Synonyms:behavebeardeportconductcomport

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Full dictionary entry

“Acquit” in a sentence

  • The jury voted to acquit the defendant.
  • The suspect was cleared of the murder charges.
  • She carried herself well.

Is “acquit” a playable word?

a 1c 3q 10u 1i 1t 1

17 points in Scrabble · 19 in Words With Friends

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  • Scrabble (UK)
  • Words With Friends

“aquit” is not accepted in any of these games. See every word you can make from ACQUIT.

Acquit: quick answers

Is it aquit or acquit?
The correct spelling is acquit. “aquit” is a misspelling: it does not appear in standard dictionaries or in the Scrabble and Words With Friends word lists.
How can I remember how to spell acquit?
The same hidden C as acquire: ac-quit.
What does acquit mean?
Acquit means: pronounce not guilty of criminal charges.