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Slack

Yes, slack is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does slack mean?

noun

  1. dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve
  2. a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality the team went into a slump
  3. a stretch of water without current or movement suddenly they were in a slack and the water was motionless

verb

  1. avoid responsibilities and work, be idle
  2. be inattentive to, or neglect He slacks his attention
  3. release tension on slack the rope

adjective

  1. not tense or taut the old man's skin hung loose and grey
  2. flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide slack water
  3. lacking in rigor or strictness such lax and slipshod ways are no longer acceptable

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for slack

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants1 / 4
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of slack

  • lacks
  • calks

Words you can make from slack

Unscramble SLACK for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is slack a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Slack is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is slack worth in Scrabble?

Slack is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does slack mean?

Slack means: dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve.

Could slack be a Wordle answer?

Slack is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.