HINGE
/ˈhɪndʒ/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of HINGE
A jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a door etc.
A naturally occurring joint resembling such hardware in form or action, as in the shell of a bivalve.
A stamp hinge, a folded and gummed paper rectangle for affixing postage stamps in an album.
To attach by, or equip with a hinge.
(with on or upon) To depend on something.
The breaking off of the distal end of a knapped stone flake whose presumed course across the face of the stone core was truncated prematurely, leaving not a feathered distal end but instead the scar of a nearly perpendicular break.
"The flake hinged at an inclusion in the core."
Examples of HINGE in a Sentence
- "The flake hinged at an inclusion in the core."
Word Details
Is HINGE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HINGE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HINGE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HINGE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | i | n | g | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HINGE
20 words from the letters in HINGE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use HINGE in Word Games
HINGE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, HINGE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HINGE to find 20 additional valid words.