TACKS
11
Definition
noun
- the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
- a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
- gear for a horse
- (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
verb
- fasten with tacks"tack the notice on the board"
- turn into the wind"The sailors decided to tack the boat"
- create by putting components or members together"She pieced a quilt"
- sew together loosely, with large stitches"baste a hem"
Source: WordNet
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 11 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'TACKS'?
The word TACKS is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
T1
A1
C3
K5
S1
Total: 11 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'TACKS'?
The word TACKS is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
T1
A1
C4
K5
S1
Total: 12 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.