How many points is WANGLED worth in Scrabble?

WANGLED is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WANGLED?

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

Can you add a letter to WANGLED?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes TWANGLED. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

WANGLED

12 pts

WANGLED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. WANGLED is a verb form of wangle. WANGLE means "to obtain or accomplish by contrivance".

Meaning & examples

verb

To obtain through manipulative or deceitful methods.
Example: "if a country such as China decided to wangle various concessions out of the US government" http//www.theconservativevoice.com/article/21941.html
To falsify, as records.
To achieve through contrivance or cajolery.
Example: "manages to wangle his way into the investigation team" http//www.star-ecentral.com/news/story.asp?file=/2007/1/28/movies/16676327&sec=movies

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

WANGLED is a verb form of wangle. WANGLE means "to obtain or accomplish by contrivance".

In a sentence: "They wangled."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of WANGLED. It scores 12 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

WANGLE10 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before WANGLED. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

TWANGLED13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in WANGLED, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 12

WANGLED Scrabble FAQ

Is WANGLED a Scrabble word?: WANGLED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does WANGLED mean?: WANGLED is a verb form of wangle. WANGLE means "to obtain or accomplish by contrivance".
How do you use WANGLED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They wangled."
How many points is WANGLED worth in Scrabble?: WANGLED is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WANGLED?: WANGLED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WANGLED?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes TWANGLED. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.