Definition of SAG
The state of sinking or bending; a droop.
The difference in elevation of a wire, cable, chain or rope suspended between two consecutive points.
The difference in height or depth between the vertex and the rim of a curved surface, specifically used for optical elements such as a mirror or lens.
To sink, in the middle, by its weight or under applied pressure, below a horizontal line or plane.
"A line or cable supported by its ends sags, even if it is tightly drawn."
(by extension) To lean, give way, or settle from a vertical position.
"A building may sag one way or another."
To lose firmness, elasticity, vigor, or a thriving state; to sink; to droop; to flag; to bend; to yield, as the mind or spirits, under the pressure of care, trouble, doubt, or the like; to be unsettled or unbalanced.
An Indian dish made from greens (usually spinach) cooked down to a thick paste.
Examples of SAG in a Sentence
- "A line or cable supported by its ends sags, even if it is tightly drawn."
- "A building may sag one way or another."
Word Details
Is SAG a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SAG is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like SAG are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for SAG
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | a | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SAG
5 words from the letters in SAG
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use SAG in Word Games
SAG is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: SAG 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.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SAG to find 5 additional valid words.