GRAPPLE — 7 letter word
grapple
The word grapple has 7 letters: G, R, A, P, P, L, E. It contains 2 vowels and 5 consonants. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 16 in Words With Friends. As a noun, it means "the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat".
7 letter word "grapple": G R A P P L E — noun
Scrabble score: 12 Words With Friends score: 16
Letter analysis of grapple
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Consonant | 2 |
| R | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| A | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| P | 2 | Consonant | 3 |
| L | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| E | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
2 vowels, 5 consonants, 6 unique letters
Definition of grapple
noun
- the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat Synonyms: wrestling
- a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam Synonyms: clamshell
- a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding Synonyms: grapnel, grappler, grappling hook, grappling iron
verb
- to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match "the two men grappled with each other for several minutes" Synonyms: grip
- come to terms with Synonyms: deal, cope, make out, contend, get by
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