FINAGLES
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of FINAGLES
To obtain, arrange, or achieve by indirect, complicated and/or intensive efforts.
"finagle a day off work"
To obtain, arrange, or achieve by deceitful methods, by trickery.
"finagled his way out of a ticket by pretending to be on the way to a funeral, distraught"
To cheat or swindle; to use crafty, deceitful methods. (often with "out of" preceding the object)
"...shady stockbrokers who finagle their clients out of fortunes."
Examples of FINAGLES in a Sentence
- "finagle a day off work"
- "finagled his way out of a ticket by pretending to be on the way to a funeral, distraught"
- "...shady stockbrokers who finagle their clients out of fortunes."
Word Details
Is FINAGLES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FINAGLES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FINAGLES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FINAGLES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | i | n | a | g | l | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FINAGLES
100 words from the letters in FINAGLES
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How to Use FINAGLES in Word Games
FINAGLES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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