01 Word definition

shackle

7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants

Is SHACKLE a word?

Yes. SHACKLE is a 7-letter noun. a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell SHACKLE?

S-H-A-C-K-L-E

SHACKLE contains 7 letters, begins with S, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

2noun

  1. a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar

Synonyms
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Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score16points
Words With Friends17points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is SHACKLE spelled?

S1H2A3C4K5L6E7
Starts withSHAFirst 3 letters
Ends withKLELast 3 letters
Unique letters7No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 5Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 16 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

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About SHACKLE.

How do you spell SHACKLE?

SHACKLE is spelled S-H-A-C-K-L-E. It contains 7 letters.