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Hanging

Yes, hanging is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does hanging mean?

noun

  1. decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window the cold castle walls were covered with hangings
  2. a form of capital punishment; victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until dead in those days the hanging of criminals was a public entertainment
  3. the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely) there was a small ceremony for the hanging of the portrait

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for hanging

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants2 / 5
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of hanging

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters HANGING.

Words you can make from hanging

Unscramble HANGING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is hanging a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Hanging is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is hanging worth in Scrabble?

Hanging is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does hanging mean?

Hanging means: decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window.