TANG
5
Definition
Pronunciation: //tæŋ//
noun
- (figuratively) A sharp, specific flavor or tinge."a tang of pedantry"
- A projecting part of an object by means of which it is secured to a handle, or to some other part."The rifle carried a vernier sight on the tang[…]"
- (games) A shuffleboard paddle.
- (by extension) Anything resembling a tongue in form or position, such as the tongue of a buckle.
verb
- (dated, beekeeping) To strike two metal objects together loudly in order to persuade a swarm of honeybees to land so it may be captured by the beekeeper.
noun
- (rare) knotted wrack, Ascophyllum nodosum (coarse blackish seaweed)
noun
- (countable, vulgar slang) The vagina or vulva."The guys like to look at her tang, because that's how they are […]"
- (uncountable, vulgar slang) Sexual intercourse with a woman
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 5 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 7 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 'TANG'?
The word TANG is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
T1
A1
N1
G2
Total: 5 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'TANG'?
The word TANG is worth 7 points in Words With Friends.
T1
A1
N2
G3
Total: 7 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.