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
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.