HACKLES — Scrabble Check: HACKLES

Valid: ✓ Yes Score: 16 pts 7 letters
✓ Valid Scrabble Word
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HACKLES scores 16 points (base, without multipliers).

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/ˈhækəlz/
noun
1
An instrument with steel pins used to comb out flax or hemp.
2
(usually now in the plural) One of the long, narrow feathers on the neck of birds, most noticeable on the rooster.
3
A feather used to make a fishing lure or a fishing lure incorporating a feather.
4
(usually now in the plural) By extension (because the hackles of a rooster are lifted when it is angry), the hair on the nape of the neck in dogs and other animals; also used figuratively for humans.
When the dog got angry, his hackles rose and he growled.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HACKLES allowed in Scrabble?
Yes, HACKLES is a legal Scrabble word.
How many points is HACKLES worth in Scrabble?
HACKLES is worth 16 base points in Scrabble before any board multipliers are applied.