ANALOG refers to something that is similar or comparable to something else, or in technical contexts, describes signals that vary continuously rather than in discrete steps. The word comes from Greek "analogos" meaning "proportionate." In word games, ANALOG is a 6-letter word worth 7 base points in Scrabble.
Yes. ANALOG is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 7 points in Scrabble, 10 in Words With Friends and 8 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | A | N | A | L | O | G | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Words With Friends | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Wordfeud | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
ANALOG (also spelled "analogue") has two primary meanings. In general usage, it refers to something that is similar, comparable, or corresponding to something else—often used to describe relationships between different systems, processes, or concepts that share structural or functional similarities despite being different in nature or context.
In technical and scientific contexts, analog describes systems, signals, or devices that represent information through continuously variable physical quantities rather than discrete digital values. Analog signals can take any value within a given range and change smoothly over time, unlike digital signals which represent information as distinct on/off or high/low states.
The concept of analogy underlying this word is fundamental to human reasoning and learning. We understand new concepts by relating them to familiar ones, making analogies essential tools for education, problem-solving, and creative thinking. When scientists describe the atom as being "like a solar system" or economists talk about the "flow" of money, they're using analogical thinking to make complex ideas accessible.
The word analog comes from the Greek "analogos" (ἀνάλογος), meaning "proportionate," "according to ratio," or "corresponding." It's formed from "ana-" (according to, up to) + "logos" (ratio, proportion, reason). The Greek "logos" is the same root that gives us "logic," "dialogue," and "-ology" suffixes in words like "biology."
Anagrams: AGONAL
Hooks: no front hooks; back ANALOGS, ANALOGY.
Words inside ANALOG: 41 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: AGONALALANGALONGANGLOLAGANLOGANAGONALGAANGAGALAGAOLGOAL. See all words from ANALOG.