tongs
Tongs can refer to any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below.
Length
5
Scrabble
6
WWF
8
Starts
TO
Ends
NGS
Difficulty
Medium
Dictionary
What Does “TONGS” Mean?
tongs has 1 documented sense across noun.
Noun
1 senseany of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
5
Vowels
1
Consonants
4
Word Intelligence
Explore the word tongs with its definition, score, letter pattern, and useful word game details.
Definition
any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
Length
5 letters
Starts With
T
Ends With
S
Vowels
1
Consonants
4
Letters
T, O, N, G, S
Use Case
Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.
Letter Breakdown
Word Facts
Key letter, score, and pattern facts for tongs.
Word Strategy
Strategy notes for using tongs in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.
Scrabble Strategy
★★☆☆☆TONGS has a Scrabble score of 6. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.
Wordle Strategy
★★★★☆TONGS is a five-letter word, so it can be considered in Wordle-style solving. It includes common vowel information that can help narrow guesses.
Crossword Strategy
★★★★☆TONGS can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 5-letter structure.
Anagram Strategy
★★★★☆TONGS uses unique letters, giving more flexibility when checking possible anagrams and word game combinations.
Letter Intelligence
A deeper look at the letter structure, patterns, and useful game signals inside tongs.
Unique Letters
5
Repeated Letters
0
Highest Value Letter
G
Letter Pattern
ABCDE
CV Pattern
CVCCC
Vowel Share
20%
Consonant Share
80%
Bigrams
TO, ON, NG, GS
Trigrams
TON, ONG, NGS
Crossword Intelligence
Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for tongs.
Related Words
ta
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
taal
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
taals
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
taata
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
taatas
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
tab
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
tabanid
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
tabanids
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
tabard
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
Word Usage Insights
Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.
Word Intelligence Links
Explore word lists connected to TONGS by length, score, vowels, consonants, starting letters, ending letters, and word game tools.
Word Family
Explore words that share a similar beginning or root pattern with tongs.
Related Word Tools
Explore related word lists, patterns, and tools connected to this page.