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tackle

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Is tackle a Scrabble word?

Yes, tackle is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 12 points in Scrabble.

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  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of tackle?

Definition

noun (English)

1. (nautical, slang, uncountable) Clothing.slanguncountable

2. (fishing, uncountable) Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.uncountable

3. (uncountable, informal, by extension) Equipment, gear, gadgetry.Examples: "2004 June 24–30, "Jeff Gordon Never Gets Tired Of Seeing Face On Cheap Plastic Crap", The Onion, available in Embedded in America, →ISBN, page 193, ... an illuminated license-plate frame bearing his likeness, signature, and yellow number 24. "That there's a real nice piece of tackle. ...""broadlyinformaluncountable

4. (sports, countable) A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.countable

5. (rugby, American football, countable) A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.countable

6. (countable) Any instance in which one person intercepts another and forces them to the ground.countable

verb (English)

1. (sports) To attempt to take away a ball.

2. (rugby, American football) To bring a ball carrier to the ground.

3. (Singapore, colloquial) To "hit on" or pursue a person that one is interested in.Examples: ""Singing is the oldest, most effective and productive way to tackle girls," asserted the 37-year-old, affectionately known as Ah Guan at Tan Chang Ren Music Station."; "It takes the form of a beautiful lady and tackles young and handsome men."; "Now, now, I know you guys are being excited but remember, your feelings play the most important role to tackle a girl."Singaporecolloquial

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "tackle"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "tackle"?

Scrabble
12 points
T1
A1
C3
K5
L1
E1
Words With Friends
14 points
T1
A1
C4
K5
L2
E1

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