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HECKLES

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb

H 4/3
E 1/1
C 3/4
K 5/5
L 1/2
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of HECKLES

verb

To question harshly in an attempt to find or reveal weaknesses.

verb

To insult, tease, make fun of or badger.

"Promise that you won't heckle me after my performance."

verb

To prepare flax for spinning using special combs called hackles

Examples of HECKLES in a Sentence

  • "Promise that you won't heckle me after my performance."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
17
points

Is HECKLES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, HECKLES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of HECKLES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 66 points total.

Letter Values for HECKLES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter heckles Total
Scrabble 4135111 16
WWF 3145211 17

How to Use HECKLES in Word Games

HECKLES is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since HECKLES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 66 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HECKLES to find 71 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About HECKLES

What does HECKLES mean?
HECKLES is a verb. To question harshly in an attempt to find or reveal weaknesses.
Is HECKLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HECKLES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HECKLES worth in Scrabble?
HECKLES is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from HECKLES?
You can make 71 words from the letters in HECKLES. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.