HANG
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //hæŋ//
verb
- (intransitive) To be or remain suspended."The lights hung from the ceiling."
- (intransitive) To float, as if suspended."The smoke hung in the room."
- (intransitive) To veer in one direction."The jockey claimed that the horse hung towards the outside[…]"
- (intransitive, of a ball in cricket, tennis, etc.) To rebound unexpectedly or unusually slowly, due to backward spin on the ball or imperfections of the ground.
noun
- (computing) An instance of ceasing to respond to input."We sometimes get system hangs."
- (informal, figuratively) A grip, understanding.
- (colloquial)"My first day was a fun hang, but I didn't really do too much. Me and stupid Bob just hung around the casino looking at box and losing money."
- (colloquial)"She might announce something to everyone that makes no sense or tells a story that rambles on and on and makes no point. But for some reason nobody seems to mind. We all just like to listen to The Airhead. She's a fun hang."
noun
- (Ireland, informal, derogatory) Cheap processed ham (cured pork), often made specially for sandwiches.
noun
- (colloquial) The smallest amount of concern or consideration; a damn."I don't give a hang."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 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 'HANG'?
The word HANG is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
H4
A1
N1
G2
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'HANG'?
The word HANG is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
H3
A1
N2
G3
Total: 9 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.