How many points is TONGS worth in Scrabble?

TONGS is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TONGS?

TONGS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Scrabble

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TONGS

6 pts

TONGS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. TONGS is a verb form of tong. TONG means "to lift with a type of grasping device".

Meaning & examples

/tɑŋz/

noun

An instrument or tool used for picking things up without touching them with the hands or fingers, consisting of two slats or grips hinged at the end or in the middle, and sometimes including a spring to open the grips.
(by extension) A large scissors-like two-piece center-hinged forged-iron implement with oval-loop handles and with pointed tips turned inward (in the same plane as and perpendicular to the handles) to facilitate lifting and carrying a block of ice. Often called ice tongs.

noun

An instrument or tool used for manipulating things in a fire without touching them with the hands.

noun

A Chinese secret society or gang.

noun

The flexible muscular organ in the mouth that is used to move food around, for tasting and that is moved into various positions to modify the flow of air from the lungs in order to produce different sounds in speech.
This organ, as taken from animals used for food (especially cows).−
Example: cold tongue with mustard
(metonym) A language.
Example: He was speaking in his native tongue.

Synonyms: idiom, language, lingo, speaking in tongues

verb

To use tongs.
To grab, manipulate or transport something using tongs.

noun

An instrument or tool used for manipulating things in a fire without touching them with the hands.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

TONGS is a verb form of tong. TONG means "to lift with a type of grasping device".

In a sentence: "They tongs."

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Base words

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TONG5 pts

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Letter Values

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TONGS Scrabble FAQ

Is TONGS a Scrabble word?: TONGS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does TONGS mean?: TONGS is a verb form of tong. TONG means "to lift with a type of grasping device".
How do you use TONGS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They tongs."
How many points is TONGS worth in Scrabble?: TONGS is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TONGS?: TONGS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).