FANG
/fæŋ/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of FANG
A long, pointed canine tooth used for biting and tearing flesh
(in snakes) a long pointed tooth for injecting venom
To strike or attack with the fangs.
To enable to catch or tear; to furnish with fangs.
To catch, capture; seize; grip; clutch; lay hold of.
To take; receive with assent; accept.
(as a guest) To receive with hospitality; welcome.
A grasping; capture; the act or power of seizing; hold.
Word Details
Is FANG a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FANG is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like FANG are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for FANG
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | a | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FANG
8 words from the letters in FANG
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use FANG in Word Games
FANG is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: FANG is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FANG to find 8 additional valid words.