Is TANGLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TANGLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TANGLE mean?
- noun
a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
“they carved their way through the tangle of vines”
- noun
something jumbled or confused
“a tangle of government regulations”
- verb
force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
“They were swept up by the events”
- verb
tangle or complicate
“a ravelled story”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
6
Letters
T (1) + A (1) + N (1) + G (2) + L (1) + E (1) = 7 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 TANGLE
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Anagrams of TANGLE
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