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DANGLING

/ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ(ɡ)/

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

D 2/2
A 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
L 1/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of DANGLING

verb

To hang loosely with the ability to swing.

"His feet would dangle in the water."

verb

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."

verb

To hang or trail something loosely.

"I like to sit on the edge and dangle my feet in the water."

noun

The act of hanging something so that it can move freely; suspension.

noun

The act of following or trailing around.

noun

All out, open throttle, with all you have.

adjective

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

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
16
points

Is DANGLING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DANGLING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

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 dangling Total
Scrabble 21121112 11
WWF 21232123 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DANGLING

89 words from the letters in DANGLING

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About DANGLING

What does DANGLING mean?
DANGLING is a verb. To hang loosely with the ability to swing.
Is DANGLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DANGLING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DANGLING worth in Scrabble?
DANGLING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DANGLING?
You can make 89 words from the letters in DANGLING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.