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EDGEWISE

(adverb, adj.)
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There are 3 meanings of the word Edgewise.

Edgewise - as an adverb

With the edge forward or on, by, or toward the edge

Example: "He sawed the board edgeways"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
edgeways16

As if by an edge; barely

Example: "I could not get a word in edgewise"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
edgeways16

Edgewise - as an adjective

Edgeways.

Example Sentences

"I tried to interject during their conversation, but I couldn't get a word in edgewise."
"He talked so fast that no one else could get a word in edgewise."
"I've been trying to tell you the news, but you won't let me speak edgewise."
"She dominated the meeting, not allowing anyone else to speak edgewise."
"The children were talking excitedly, not giving their parents a chance to get a word in edgewise."
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Word Game Points

Is EDGEWISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, edgewise is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EDGEWISE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is EDGEWISE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, edgewise is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EDGEWISE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is EDGEWISE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, edgewise is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EDGEWISE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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