Tack

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To fix or attach something lightly or temporarily using small nails or pins.

“She tacked the notice to the board with a small brass pin.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/tæk/

Related Words

Synonyms

saddlerysheetmainsheetshroudtackingassemblepiece baste

Antonyms

disassemble

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

TA plus CK ending, CK is one of the most reliable Wordle endings to test early.

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points, extends to TACKS, TACKED, TACKING, TACKY, the K contributes significant value.

Words Related to Tack

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “tack” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

back cack hack jack lack pack rack talk tank task

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “tack”.

stack tacks tacky talck thack track

Longer words starting with Tack

Words that begin with “tack”.

tacks tacky tacked tacker tackle

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