Grapple

7 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To struggle or contend directly with a difficulty, using whatever means are available.

“The committee continued to grapple with the budget shortfall throughout the winter.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈɡræpəl/

Syllables

grap·ple

Related Words

Synonyms

grapnelgrapplerclamshellwrestlewrestlinggrapplingcope contend

Antonyms

avoid evade

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double P near the end is the key trap, the -PLE ending distinguishes it from GRAPNEL

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points, double P boosts value and the -PLE ending can hook onto a preceding word

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Words you can make from Grapple

Shorter words formed from the letters in “grapple”.

rappel appel apple argel argle ergal gaper garle glare grape lager large lepra pager paler paper parel parge parle pearl pepla perla plage prela

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