01 Word definition

grapple

7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants

Is GRAPPLE a word?

Yes. GRAPPLE is a 7-letter noun. a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell GRAPPLE?

G-R-A-P-P-L-E

GRAPPLE contains 7 letters, begins with G, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope

2noun

  1. a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam

Synonyms
grapnelgrapplergrappling hookgrappling ironclamshell
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends16points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is GRAPPLE spelled?

G1R2A3P4P5L6E7
Starts withGRAFirst 3 letters
Ends withPLELast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats P
Vowel balance2 / 5Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About GRAPPLE.

How do you spell GRAPPLE?

GRAPPLE is spelled G-R-A-P-P-L-E. It contains 7 letters.