Tackles
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:15 pts7 letters
Definition of Tackles
noun
- A device for grasping an object and an attached means of moving it, as a rope and hook.
- A block and tackle.
- Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
- (by extension) equipment, gear, gadgetry.
- A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
verb
- To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into him or her.
- To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
"The government's measures to tackle crime were insufficient."
- To attempt to take away a ball.
- To bring a ball carrier to the ground.
- To "hit on" or pursue a person that one is interested in.
Anagrams of Tackles
Letter Values
t1
a1
c3
k5
l1
e1
s1
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Tackles
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Tackles"
Tackles is a 7-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Tackles" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "tackles" is a medium-scoring word.