TACKING
14
Definition
noun
- (sewing) Loose temporary stitches in dressmaking etc.
- (nautical) The act of changing tack.
- (law) A union of securities given at different times, all of which must be redeemed before an intermediate purchaser can interpose a claim."The English doctrine of tacking was first solemnly established in Marsh v . Lee , under the assistance of Sir Matthew Hale , who compared the operation to a plank in shipwreck gained by the last mortgagee"
- (law) The joining together of consecutive periods of possession of property, especially between squatters in cases of adverse possession.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 14 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 17 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'TACKING'?
The word TACKING is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
T1
A1
C3
K5
I1
N1
G2
Total: 14 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'TACKING'?
The word TACKING is worth 17 points in Words With Friends.
T1
A1
C4
K5
I1
N2
G3
Total: 17 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.