HECKLES
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of HECKLES
To question harshly in an attempt to find or reveal weaknesses.
To insult, tease, make fun of or badger.
"Promise that you won't heckle me after my performance."
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
Is HECKLES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HECKLES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | h | e | c | k | l | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HECKLES
71 words from the letters in HECKLES
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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.