GRAPPLING
/ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ/
9 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition 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"
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).
(gerund of grapple) An act in which something is grappled or grappled with.
A grappling hook or grappling iron.
Examples of GRAPPLING in a Sentence
- "to grapple with one's conscience"
Word Details
Is GRAPPLING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GRAPPLING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: GRAPPLING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GRAPPLING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | r | a | p | p | l | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GRAPPLING
100 words from the letters in GRAPPLING
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How to Use GRAPPLING in Word Games
GRAPPLING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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