Word: TANGLE
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Definition of TANGLE
- A tangled twisted mass.
- A complicated or confused state or condition.
"I tried to sort through this tangle and got nowhere."
- An argument, conflict, dispute, or fight.
- To become mixed together or intertwined
"Her hair was tangled from a day in the wind."
- To enter into an argument, conflict, dispute, or fight
"Don't tangle with someone three times your size."
- To mix together or intertwine
- Any large type of seaweed, especially a species of Laminaria.
- (in the plural) An instrument consisting essentially of an iron bar to which are attached swabs, or bundles of frayed rope, or other similar substances, used to capture starfishes, sea urchins, and other similar creatures living at the bottom of the sea.
- Any long hanging thing, even a lanky person.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "tangle" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "tangle", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก 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!
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TANGLE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is TANGLE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in TANGLE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TANGLE:
- # the tangle effect
- # master of tangle
- # playing with tangle
- # in terms of tangle
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Same Length Words (6 Letters)
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