How many points is HACKLES worth in Scrabble?

HACKLES is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HACKLES?

HACKLES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHACKLES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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16 pts

HACKLES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. HACKLES is a verb form of hackle. HACKLE means "to hack".

/ˈhækəlz/

An instrument with steel pins used to comb out flax or hemp.
(usually now in the plural) One of the long, narrow feathers on the neck of birds, most noticeable on the rooster.
A feather used to make a fishing lure or a fishing lure incorporating a feather.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

HACKLES is a verb form of hackle. HACKLE means "to hack".

In a sentence: "They hackles."

Check the Scrabble meaning of HACKLES. It scores 16 points.

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Is HACKLES a Scrabble word?: HACKLES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does HACKLES mean?: HACKLES is a verb form of hackle. HACKLE means "to hack".
How do you use HACKLES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They hackles."
How many points is HACKLES worth in Scrabble?: HACKLES is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HACKLES?: HACKLES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HACKLES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHACKLES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.