How many points is TACKING worth in Scrabble?

TACKING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TACKING?

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

Can you add a letter to TACKING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TACKING

14 pts

TACKING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. TACKING is a verb form of tack. TACK means "to fasten with tacks (short, sharp-pointed nails)".

Meaning & examples

verb

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.

Synonyms: change

Antonyms: wear

noun

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.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

TACKING is a verb form of tack. TACK means "to fasten with tacks (short, sharp-pointed nails)".

In a sentence: "They tacking."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

TACK10 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before TACKING. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

STACKING15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in TACKING, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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TACKING Scrabble FAQ

Is TACKING a Scrabble word?: TACKING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does TACKING mean?: TACKING is a verb form of tack. TACK means "to fasten with tacks (short, sharp-pointed nails)".
How do you use TACKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They tacking."
How many points is TACKING worth in Scrabble?: TACKING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TACKING?: TACKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TACKING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes STACKING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.