Cackle

6 lettersverbmoderate

Updated 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

Related Words

Synonyms

cawshriekchortle

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

The double C followed by K is distinctive, CK combinations appear often enough to be worth guessing

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points, the K gives strong tile value and CACKLE takes a D or S hook

Words Related to Cackle

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “cackle” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

tackle

Words you can make from Cackle

Shorter words formed from the letters in “cackle”.

accel aleck cecal clack clake cleck acce acle alce alec cace cack cake calc calk ceca ecca eccl kale lace lack lake leak

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