Dictionary
Tangency
t 1a 1n 1g 2e 1n 1c 3y 4
About 3 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does tangency mean?
noun
the state of being tangent; having contact at a single point or along a line without crossing
(electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact
“they forget to solder the contacts”
Synonymscontact
Is TANGENCY a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is TANGENCY worth?
Scrabble
14 ptsWords With Friends
17 ptsWordfeud
16 ptsNYT Crossplay
16 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in TANGENCY
Words that end like TANGENCY
Common words that share the ending -ENCY, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
tendencyagencycurrencyurgencyclemencycogencydecencypotencyemergencyconsistencyinconsistencyindecencydependencyinsolvencypresidencycomplacencyconcurrencycontingencytransparency
All words ending in -ENCY Tangency: quick answers
Is TANGENCY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. TANGENCY is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 14 points before board bonuses.
How many points is TANGENCY worth?
TANGENCY scores 14 points in Scrabble, 17 in Words With Friends, 16 in Wordfeud and 16 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does tangency mean?
As a noun, tangency means “the state of being tangent”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in TANGENCY?
You can make 117 shorter words from TANGENCY, such as AGENCY, CYGNET, TENANCY, CAGEY. See the full list.