TACKLED
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of TACKLED
To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into him or her.
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
"The government's measures to tackle crime were insufficient."
To attempt to take away a ball.
Made of ropes tackled together.
Examples of TACKLED in a Sentence
- "The government's measures to tackle crime were insufficient."
Word Details
Is TACKLED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TACKLED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of TACKLED earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for TACKLED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | a | c | k | l | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TACKLED
100 words from the letters in TACKLED
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How to Use TACKLED in Word Games
TACKLED is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since TACKLED 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 TACKLED to find 100 additional valid words.