TACKS
/tæks/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of TACKS
A small nail with a flat head.
A thumbtack.
A loose seam used to temporarily fasten pieces of cloth.
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.
A stain; a tache.
A peculiar flavour or taint.
"a musty tack"
Examples of TACKS in a Sentence
- "a musty tack"
Word Details
Is TACKS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TACKS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TACKS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TACKS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | a | c | k | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TACKS
28 words from the letters in TACKS
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use TACKS in Word Games
TACKS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, TACKS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TACKS to find 28 additional valid words.