HANGER
10
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈhæŋ.ə//
noun
- That by which a thing is suspended.
- (now historical) A short and broad backsword, worn so to hang at the side, especially popular in the 18th century."[H]is shoulder was graced with a broad buff belt, from whence depended a huge hanger with a hilt like that of a backsword […]."
- (UK) A steep, wooded slope."About the tenth of July in the same Summer a pair of sparrow-hawks bred in an old crow's nest on a low beech in the same hanger; and as their brood, which was numerous, began to grow up, became so daring and ravenous, that they were a terror to all the dames in the village that had chickens or ducklings under their care."
- (baseball, slang) A hanging pitch; a pitch (typically a breaking ball or slider) that is poorly executed, hence easy to hit.
noun
- (slang) Hunger and anger, especially when the anger is induced by the hunger."The physiology of hanger. The carbohydrates, proteins and fats in everything you eat are digested into simple sugars (such as glucose), amino acids and free fatty acids. These nutrients pass into your bloodstream from where they are distributed to your organs and tissues and used for energy […]"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 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 'HANGER'?
The word HANGER is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
H4
A1
N1
G2
E1
R1
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'HANGER'?
The word HANGER is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
H3
A1
N2
G3
E1
R1
Total: 11 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.