Definition of tongs

"tongs" in the noun sense

1. tongs, pair of tongs

any of various devices for taking hold of objects usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below

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Quotations for tongs

I will not touch her with a pair of tongs. [ Proverb ]

The old proverb about having too many irons in the fire is an abominable old lie. Have all in, shovel, tongs, and poker. [ Adam Clarke ]

tongs in Scrabble®

The word tongs is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 6

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters tongs:

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tongs in Words With Friends™

The word tongs is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 8

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters tongs:

TONGS
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Words within the letters of tongs

2 letter words in tongs (6 words)

3 letter words in tongs (7 words)

4 letter words in tongs (5 words)

5 letter words in tongs (1 word)

tongs + 1 blank (4 words)

Words containing the sequence tongs

Words that start with tongs (1 word)

Words with tongs in them (1 word)

Words that end with tongs (2 words)

Word Growth involving tongs

Shorter words in tongs

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Longer words containing tongs

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