pick-six

noun

ˈpik-ˈsiks 

1

: a system of betting (as on horse races) in which the bettor must pick the winners of six consecutive races

… is one of 42 individuals holding the 78 tickets that legitimately had five out of six winners in the Breeders' Cup pick-six wager.

—Bill Finley

2

American football : an interception returned by the intercepting team for a touchdown

By halftime he had thrown two interceptions—the second a 69-yard pick-six to outside linebacker and Most Valuable Player Malcolm Smith …

—S. L. Price

Examples of pick-six in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lloyd had an outstanding performance against the Atlanta Falcons’ backup QBs on Sunday, notching nine solo tackles (two for loss), two interceptions, a pick-six and a sack. — Pj Green september 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

Kameron McGee had a pick-six and Aydan Yarbrough scored on a kickoff return. — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Undrafted rookie Jack Strand entered in relief and immediately tossed a pick-six, capping off a complete disaster for Atlanta's passing game. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Landry Lyddy, who started the second half at QB for the Golden Eagles after Hampton was hurt and threw the pick-six, completed a 56-yard pass that helped Southern Miss answer with a touchdown. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined at sense 1