song S₁O₁N₁G₂

SONG is a familiar four-letter word with a definition that covers both a piece of music and the act of singing. That double sense makes it more than a simple label for a tune. For word-game play, its G is the only letter worth 2 points; S, O, and N each score 1.

SONG at a glance

• SONG means a musical composition, commonly one written for singers, and can also mean the act or art of singing.
• The word scores 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses; G supplies 2 points and the other tiles supply 1 each.
• Its three anagrams are SNOG, GONS, and NOGS, though the rearrangements are less familiar than SONG.
• One-letter neighbors include SANG, SUNG, SING, and LONG, each made by changing one tile.

Song meaning: composition or singing

The main song meaning is a musical composition performed by one or more voices, usually with lyrics. The definition also includes any musical composition, so a piece need not have words to fit the broader sense. In poetry, song can refer to verse or poetical composition.

The word can name the performance, too: “the art of singing” is part of its definition. That distinction matters when a clue points to an activity rather than a written or performed piece. SONG is also a common English word, not an obscure game-only entry.

Score, anagrams, and close word changes

SONG’s 5-point face value comes from a modest mix: three 1-point tiles and a 2-point G. The G is the scoring hinge. If a premium letter square sits under it, that tile gains more than any other letter in the word; a word bonus can raise the total further.

The anagrams are SNOG, GONS, and NOGS. SNOG is the most recognizable rearrangement in everyday English, while GONS and NOGS are less familiar. Check your game's word list before relying on an unfamiliar anagram; dictionary coverage can differ.

Changing one tile gives a richer set of options than rearranging all four. SANG, SUNG, and SING keep three letters in place, while LONG replaces the opening S. For a rhyme, SONG shares its ending with LONG, WRONG, and STRONG, among others.