Tactic
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A specific action or method devised to achieve a particular objective within a broader strategy.
“The coach changed the team's formation as a tactic to counteract their opponents' attack.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtæktɪk/
Syllables
tac·tic
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Wordle
Contains double C and the ACTIC pattern is common once you place the initial T
Scrabble
C worth 3 twice for 6 points, a high-frequency word that plays well off existing board tiles
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