RIG
4
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɹɪɡ//
noun
- (nautical) The rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft.
- (US) A large truck, especially a semi-trailer truck."Every rig at the truckstop had custom-made mud-flaps."
- (informal) A costume or an outfit."My sister and I always made our own rigs for Halloween."
- (slang, computing) A personal computer, typically one modified for looks."When I saw a special version of Quake running on Voodoo hardware, I knew I would be forking out quite a bit of money on my gaming rig."
verb
- (transitive) To fit out with a harness or other equipment.
- (transitive) To fit out with a harness or other equipment."To rig such massive equipment requires experienced riggers"
- (transitive, informal) To dress or clothe in some costume.
- (transitive) To make or construct something in haste or in a makeshift manner."rig up a makeshift shelter"
noun
- (Northern England, Scotland, dialect) A ridge.
noun
- (obsolete) A wanton person; one given to unbecoming conduct."Let none condemn them [girls] for Rigs, becauſe thus hoiting vvith boys, ſeeing the ſimplicity of their age vvas a Patent to priviledge any innocent paſtime, and fevv mo[r]e years vvill make them bluſh themſelves into better manners."
- (obsolete) A sportive or unbecoming trick; a frolic."Away went Gilpin neck or nought, / Away went hat and wig, / He little dreamt when he ſet out / Of running ſuch a rig."
- (obsolete) A blast of wind."This ſanguine little king's-fiſher (not preſcient of the ſtorm, as by his inſtinct he ought to be) appearing at that uncertain ſeaſon, before the riggs of Old Michaelmas were yet well compoſed, and when the inclement ſtorms of winter were approaching, began to flicker over the ſeas and was buſy in building it's halcyon neſt as if the angry ocean had been ſoothed by the genial breath of May."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 3 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 4 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 5 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 'RIG'?
The word RIG is worth 4 points in Scrabble.
R1
I1
G2
Total: 4 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'RIG'?
The word RIG is worth 5 points in Words With Friends.
R1
I1
G3
Total: 5 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.