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FANG
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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

How many letters is the word 'FANG'?

The word FANG 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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