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Tacky

Yes, tacky is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does tacky mean?

adjective

  1. (of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch tacky varnish
  2. tastelessly showy a flash car

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for tacky

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants1 / 4
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of tacky

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters TACKY.

Words you can make from tacky

Unscramble TACKY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is tacky a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Tacky 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 tacky worth in Scrabble?

Tacky is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does tacky mean?

Tacky means: (of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch.

Could tacky be a Wordle answer?

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