How many points is HANGED worth in Scrabble?

HANGED is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HANGED?

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

Can you add a letter to HANGED?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHANGED, PHANGED, WHANGED. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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HANGED

11 pts

HANGED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. HANGED is a verb form of hang. HANG means "attach or be attached at the top with the lower part free".

Meaning & examples

/ˈhæŋd/

Pronunciation

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verb

To be or remain suspended.
Example: The lights hung from the ceiling.
To float, as if suspended.
Example: 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.

Synonyms: put up, gallows, swing, take a ride to Tyburn, dangle, suspended, suspend, freeze

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HANGED is a verb form of hang. HANG means "attach or be attached at the top with the lower part free".

In a sentence: "They hanged."

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Base words

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HANG8 pts

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Letter Values

= 11

HANGED Scrabble FAQ

Is HANGED a Scrabble word?: HANGED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does HANGED mean?: HANGED is a verb form of hang. HANG means "attach or be attached at the top with the lower part free".
How do you use HANGED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They hanged."
How many points is HANGED worth in Scrabble?: HANGED is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HANGED?: HANGED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HANGED?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHANGED, PHANGED, WHANGED. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.