SWING
9
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈswɪŋ//
verb
- (intransitive) To rotate about an off-centre fixed point."The plant swung in the breeze."
- (intransitive) To dance.
- (intransitive) To ride on a swing."The children laughed as they swung."
- (intransitive, sex) To participate in the swinging lifestyle; to participate in wifeswapping."We find it difficult to meet couples our age, and often swing with single, straight men. We have rules: no married guys cheating on their wives, no one too young or too old, and no one who supports Trump."
noun
- (music) The genre of music associated with this dance style."It makes no diff'rence / if it's sweet or hot. / Just give that rhythm / ev'rything you've got! / It don't mean a thing / if it ain't got that swing."
- The amount of change towards or away from something."The polls showed a wide swing to Labour."
- (cricket) Sideways movement of the ball as it flies through the air.
- (theater) In a musical theater production, a performer who understudies several roles."I started as a swing. I mostly played Joanne and Mrs. Jefferson, the “Seasons of Love” soloist. I closed it out. So I was there for about the last four or five years."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'SWING'?
The word SWING is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
S1
W4
I1
N1
G2
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SWING'?
The word SWING is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
S1
W4
I1
N2
G3
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.