Definition of RIG
The rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft.
Special equipment or gear used for a particular purpose.
"The climbers each had a different rig for climbing that particular rockface."
A large truck such as a semi-tractor.
"Every rig at the truckstop had custom-made mud-flaps."
To fit out with a harness or other equipment.
To equip and fit (a ship) with sails, shrouds, and yards.
To dress or clothe in some costume.
A ridge.
A wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct.
Examples of RIG in a Sentence
- "The climbers each had a different rig for climbing that particular rockface."
- "Every rig at the truckstop had custom-made mud-flaps."
Word Details
Is RIG a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RIG is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like RIG are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for RIG
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | i | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
How to Use RIG in Word Games
RIG is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: RIG is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
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