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Word: TACKY

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
T 1 A 1 C 3 K 5 Y 4
Length 5 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /tหˆรฆkki/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 14 pts
WWF Score 14 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile K (5 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls The letter Y is used as a vowel in this word; ensure it is placed correctly instead of an I.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of TACKY

adjective
  1. Of a substance, slightly sticky.

    "This paint isn't dry yet; it's still a bit tacky."

noun
  1. A scrubby, neglected horse.
  2. A person in a similar condition.
adjective
  1. Of low quality.

    "That market stall sells all sorts of tacky ornaments."

  2. In poor taste.

    "That was a tacky thing to say."

  3. Gaudy or flashy.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "tacky" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "tacky" to secure the victory."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 14 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 14 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 14 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TACKY a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
TACKY is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is TACKY worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, TACKY is worth 14 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 14 points.
How many syllables are in TACKY? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in TACKY.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TACKY:

  • # the tacky effect
  • # master of tacky
  • # playing with tacky
  • # in terms of tacky

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Sub-words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (5 Letters)

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