exacta

noun

ex·​ac·​ta ig-ˈzak-tə How to pronounce exacta (audio)

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Legal Derby wagering offers win, place, show, exactas, trifectas, superfectas, Pick 4s, and more—each with its own pool and its own odds dynamics. Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 2026 From exactas in the Turf Classic to a trifecta box for the Derby, these plays are backed by deep dives into the horse profiles and PPs from Daily Racing Form. Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2026 An exacta asks you to pick the top two finishers in order. Neil Greenberg, New York Times, 1 May 2026 Betting angle: Top contender for exactas and late Pick 4. Jared Welch, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exacta

Word History

Etymology

probably borrowed from American Spanish (quiniela) exacta "exact quiniela"

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exacta was in 1964

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“Exacta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exacta. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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