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   digit

   /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

   noun

   • 1. any of the numerals from 0 to 9, especially when forming part of a number. Similar numeralnumberfigureintegernumerical symbolrare:cipher
   • 2. a finger, thumb, or toe. Similar fingerthumbtoeextremity
   • ▪ a structure equivalent to a finger or thumb at the end of the limbs of many higher vertebrates.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin digitus ‘finger, toe’; digit (sense 1) arose from the practice of counting on the fingers.

   Scrabble Points: 7

   • D

     2

   • I

     1

   • G

     2

   • I

     1

   • T

     1

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