FANG
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //fæŋ//
noun
- (mathematics) Either of the two factors that make a number a vampire number.
verb
- (rare) To strike or attack with the fangs.
verb
- (transitive, dialectal or archaic) To catch, capture; seize."Gentlemen, break not the head of the peace: it's to no purpose, for he's in the law's clutches; you see he's fanged."
- (transitive, dialectal or obsolete) To take; receive with assent; accept.
- (transitive, obsolete, as a guest) To receive with hospitality.
- (transitive, obsolete, a thing given or imposed) To receive.
noun
- (now chiefly dialectal, Scotland) A grasping; capture; the act or power of seizing; hold.
- (mining) A channel cut in the rock, or a pipe of wood, used for conveying air.
- (mining, rare, in the plural) Catches on which the coal mining cage rests while cars are being moved on and off.
- (nautical) The coil or bend of a rope; (by extension) a noose; a trap.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 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 'FANG'?
The word FANG is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
F4
A1
N1
G2
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'FANG'?
The word FANG is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
F4
A1
N2
G3
Total: 10 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.