01 Word definition

tack

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Is TACK a word?

Yes. TACK is a 4-letter noun. the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell TACK?

T-A-C-K

TACK contains 4 letters, begins with T, and ends with K.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails

2noun

  1. a short nail with a sharp point and a large head

Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score10points
Words With Friends11points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is TACK spelled?

T1A2C3K4
Starts withTACFirst 3 letters
Ends withACKLast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About TACK.

How do you spell TACK?

TACK is spelled T-A-C-K. It contains 4 letters.