Cackle
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To speak or laugh in a shrill, harsh manner resembling the cry of a hen.
“She began to cackle with delight at the absurdity of the situation.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkækəl/
Syllables
cack·le
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Wordle
The double C followed by K is distinctive, CK combinations appear often enough to be worth guessing
Scrabble
Worth 14 points, the K gives strong tile value and CACKLE takes a D or S hook
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