WEDGE
/wɛdʒ/
5-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of WEDGE
noun
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One of the simple machines; a piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening, securing, or levering.
"Stick a wedge under the door, will you? It keeps blowing shut."
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A piece (of food, metal, wood etc.) having this shape.
"Can you cut me a wedge of cheese?"
verb
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To support or secure using a wedge.
"I wedged open the window with a screwdriver."
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To force into a narrow gap.
"He had wedged the package between the wall and the back of the sofa."
noun
- (Cambridge University slang) The person whose name stands lowest on the list of the classical tripos.
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About the word WEDGE
Is "WEDGE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "WEDGE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "WEDGE" worth?
In Scrabble, "WEDGE" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.
What does "WEDGE" mean?
One of the simple machines; a piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening, securing, or levering.
Does "WEDGE" have any anagrams?
No, "WEDGE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.