Tackle

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To deal with or attempt to solve a problem, or to physically challenge an opponent in sports.

“The team decided to tackle the budget issues first.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈtækəl/

Syllables

tack·le

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Synonyms

address handleconfront

Antonyms

unharness

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Wordle

Contains A, E, CK pattern, L.

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points with CK combination.

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