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Is TACKING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TACKING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TACKING mean?

  1. noun

    a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together

  2. noun

    (nautical) the act of changing tack

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

7

Letters

T (1) + A (1) + C (3) + K (5) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 14 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for TACKING

Single letters that turn TACKING into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from TACKING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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