HUNG
/ˈhʌŋ/
4 letters · 1 syllable · verb, adjective
Definition of HUNG
To be or remain suspended.
"The lights hung from the ceiling."
To float, as if suspended.
"The smoke hung in the room."
(of a ball in cricket, tennis, etc.) To rebound unexpectedly or unusually slowly, due to backward spin on the ball or imperfections of the ground.
Suspended by hanging.
Having hanging additions or appendages.
Of a jury, unable to reach a unanimous verdict in a trial.
Examples of HUNG in a Sentence
- "The lights hung from the ceiling."
- "The smoke hung in the room."
Word Details
Is HUNG a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HUNG is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HUNG are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HUNG
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | u | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HUNG
9 words from the letters in HUNG
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use HUNG in Word Games
HUNG is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HUNG 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 HUNG to find 9 additional valid words.