DANGLING
/ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ(ɡ)/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of DANGLING
To hang loosely with the ability to swing.
"His feet would dangle in the water."
The action of performing a move or deke with the puck in order to get past a defender or goalie; perhaps because of the resemblance to dangling the puck on a string.
"He dangled around three players and the goalie to score."
To hang or trail something loosely.
"I like to sit on the edge and dangle my feet in the water."
The act of hanging something so that it can move freely; suspension.
The act of following or trailing around.
All out, open throttle, with all you have.
Suspended from above.
Examples of DANGLING in a Sentence
- "His feet would dangle in the water."
- "He dangled around three players and the goalie to score."
- "I like to sit on the edge and dangle my feet in the water."
Word Details
Is DANGLING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DANGLING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DANGLING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DANGLING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | a | n | g | l | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DANGLING
89 words from the letters in DANGLING
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How to Use DANGLING in Word Games
DANGLING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DANGLING to find 89 additional valid words.