DAGGER
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈdæɡə//
noun
- (weaponry) A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade."The dagger, under the title cultellum and misericorde, has been the constant companion of the sword, at least from the days of Edward I. and is mentioned in the statute of Winchester."
- (typography) The typographical mark †.
- (American football, basketball) A point scored near the end of the game (clutch time) to take or increase the scorer's team lead, so that they are likely to win."His last-minute 3-point dagger silenced the criticism for his so-called failure to come up big in big moments."
verb
- (Jamaica) To perform the daggering dance.
noun
- (soccer) A player, supporter or other person connected with Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'DAGGER'?
The word DAGGER is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
D2
A1
G2
G2
E1
R1
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DAGGER'?
The word DAGGER is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
D2
A1
G3
G3
E1
R1
Total: 11 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.