HECKLE
/ˈhɛkəl/
6-letter word · 15 Scrabble points · 16 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of HECKLE
noun
- An instrument with steel pins used to comb out flax or hemp.
- (usually now in the plural) One of the long, narrow feathers on the neck of birds, most noticeable on the rooster.
noun
- The long shining feathers on a cock's neck.
- A feather ornament in the full-dress bonnets of Highland regiments.
verb
- To question harshly in an attempt to find or reveal weaknesses.
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To insult, tease, make fun of or badger.
"Promise that you won't heckle me after my performance."
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About the word HECKLE
Is "HECKLE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "HECKLE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "HECKLE" worth?
In Scrabble, "HECKLE" is worth 15 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 16 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 45.
What does "HECKLE" mean?
An instrument with steel pins used to comb out flax or hemp.
Does "HECKLE" have any anagrams?
No, "HECKLE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.