Is TACKLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TACKLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TACKLE mean?
- verb
accept as a challenge
“I'll tackle this difficult task”
- noun
the person who plays that position on a football team
“the right tackle is a straight A student”
- noun
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
- noun
gear used in fishing
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
6
Letters
T (1) + A (1) + C (3) + K (5) + L (1) + E (1) = 12 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 TACKLE
Single letters that turn TACKLE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from TACKLE
The 59 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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