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EDGE
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Definition

Pronunciation: //ɛd͡ʒ//

noun

  • (geometry) A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.
  • (also figuratively) The thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument, such as an ax, knife, sword, or scythe; that which cuts as an edge does, or wounds deeply, etc.
    "No, 'tis slander; / Whose edge is sharper than the sword;"
  • (cricket) A shot where the ball comes off the edge of the bat, often unintentionally.
    "2004 March 29, R. Bharat Rao Short report: Ind-Pak T1D2 Session 1 in rec.sports.cricket, Usenet Finally another edge for 4, this time dropped by the keeper"
  • (graph theory) A connected pair of vertices in a graph.

verb

  • (transitive) To move an object slowly and carefully in a particular direction.
    "He edged the book across the table."
  • (intransitive) To move slowly and carefully in a particular direction.
    "He edged away from her."
  • (usually in the form 'just edge') To win by a small margin.
  • (cricket, transitive) To hit the ball with an edge of the bat, causing a fine deflection.

noun

  • (mobile telephony) Acronym of Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution.
  • (scouting, education) Explain, demonstrate, guide, enable; an educating method.
  • (gridiron football) Notation for an edge rusher.

name

  • (computing) Microsoft Edge.

Source: Kaikki

Word Details

Length
4 letters
Scrabble Points
6 points
Words With Friends Points
7 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 'EDGE'?

The word EDGE is worth 6 points in Scrabble.

E1
D2
G2
E1

Total: 6 points

How many Words With Friends points is the word 'EDGE'?

The word EDGE is worth 7 points in Words With Friends.

E1
D2
G3
E1

Total: 7 points

How many letters is the word 'EDGE'?

The word EDGE has 4 letters.

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.

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