Hangnail
[heɪŋneɪ̯ɫ]
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts8 letters
Definition of Hangnail
noun
- A loose, narrow strip of nail tissue protruding from the side edge and anchored near the base of a fingernail or toenail.
- A pointed upper corner of the toenail (often created by improperly trimming by rounding the corner) that, as the nail grows, presses into the flesh or protrudes so that it may catch (“hang”) on stockings or shoes.
Anagrams of Hangnail
No exact anagrams found for "hangnail". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
h4
a1
n1
g2
n1
a1
i1
l1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Hangnail"
Hangnail is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Hangnail" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "hangnail" is a medium-scoring word.