TACKING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of TACKING
To nail with a tack (small nail with a flat head).
To sew/stich with a tack (loose seam used to temporarily fasten pieces of cloth).
To maneuver a sailing vessel so that its bow turns through the wind, i.e. the wind changes from one side of the vessel to the other.
Loose temporary stitches in dressmaking etc.
The act of changing tack.
A union of securities given at different times, all of which must be redeemed before an intermediate purchaser can interpose a claim.
Word Details
Is TACKING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TACKING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of TACKING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for TACKING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | a | c | k | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TACKING
82 words from the letters in TACKING
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How to Use TACKING in Word Games
TACKING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since TACKING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TACKING to find 82 additional valid words.