ANGLING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of ANGLING
(often in the passive) To place (something) at an angle.
"The roof is angled at 15 degrees."
To change direction rapidly.
"The five ball angled off the nine ball but failed to reach the pocket."
To present or argue something in a particular way or from a particular viewpoint.
"How do you want to angle this when we talk to the client?"
To try to catch fish with a hook and line.
(with for) To attempt to subtly persuade someone to offer a desired thing.
"He must be angling for a pay rise."
A form of fishing, with a rod, line and angle (hook) for recreation or sport.
Examples of ANGLING in a Sentence
- "The roof is angled at 15 degrees."
- "The five ball angled off the nine ball but failed to reach the pocket."
- "How do you want to angle this when we talk to the client?"
- "He must be angling for a pay rise."
Word Details
Is ANGLING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ANGLING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ANGLING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for ANGLING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | n | g | l | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ANGLING
51 words from the letters in ANGLING
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How to Use ANGLING in Word Games
ANGLING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since ANGLING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ANGLING to find 51 additional valid words.