Word: DANGLES
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Definition of DANGLES
- An agent of one intelligence agency or group who pretends to be interested in defecting or turning to another intelligence agency or group.
- The action of dangling; a series of complex stick tricks and fakes in order to defeat the defender in style.
"That was a sick dangle for a great goal!"
- A dangling ornament or decoration.
- To hang loosely with the ability to swing.
"His feet would dangle in the water."
- The action of performing a move or deke with the puck in order to get past a defender or goalie; perhaps because of the resemblance to dangling the puck on a string.
"He dangled around three players and the goalie to score."
- To hang or trail something loosely.
"I like to sit on the edge and dangle my feet in the water."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "dangles" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "dangles", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DANGLES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DANGLES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DANGLES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DANGLES:
- # the dangles effect
- # master of dangles
- # playing with dangles
- # in terms of dangles
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