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TANGENT

8 pts

TANGENT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL (US). It scores 8 points. TANGENT means "a straight line in contact with a curve at one point".

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Extended Definitions

noun

  1. a straight line in contact with a curve at one point

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a straight line in contact with a curve at one point

Word Forms

Letter Values

T1
A1
N1
G2
E1
N1
T1
= 8

TANGENT Scrabble FAQ

Is TANGENT a Scrabble word?
TANGENT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL (US). It scores 8 points.
How many points is TANGENT worth in Scrabble?
TANGENT is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
What does TANGENT mean?
TANGENT means "a straight line in contact with a curve at one point".