GRAPPLE
/ˈɡɹæpəl/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of GRAPPLE
A close hand-to-hand struggle; the act of grappling.
To seize something and hold it firmly.
To wrestle or tussle.
(with with) To ponder and intensely evaluate a problem.
"to grapple with one's conscience"
A tool with claws or hooks which is used to catch or hold something.
To fasten, as with a grapple; (by extension) to fix; to join indissolubly.
To climb (whether by means of a grapple and rope, or by hand, etc).
To use a grapple (for example to attempt to find, hook, and raise a net or cable).
Examples of GRAPPLE in a Sentence
- "to grapple with one's conscience"
Word Details
Is GRAPPLE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GRAPPLE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of GRAPPLE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for GRAPPLE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | r | a | p | p | l | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GRAPPLE
100 words from the letters in GRAPPLE
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How to Use GRAPPLE in Word Games
GRAPPLE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since GRAPPLE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GRAPPLE to find 100 additional valid words.