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TANGLE

(noun, verb)
There are 6 meanings of the word Tangle.

Definitions

How to pronounce tangle:

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Tangle - as a noun

A twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven

Example: "They carved their way through the tangle of vines"

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Something jumbled or confused

Example: "A tangle of government regulations"

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Tangle - as a verb

Force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action

Example: "They were swept up by the events"

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Tangle or complicate

Example: "A ravelled story"

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Disarrange or rumple; dishevel

Example: "The strong wind tousled my hair"

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Twist together or entwine into a confusing mass

Example: "The child entangled the cord"

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Example Sentences

"The wires were all tangled together behind the TV."
"The children managed to tangle the jump ropes in a big knot."
"The fishing line got tangled in the underwater plants."
"I always seem to tangle my headphones when I put them in my pocket."
"The cat loves to tangle itself in the curtains."
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Word Game Points

Is TANGLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tangle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TANGLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is TANGLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tangle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TANGLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is TANGLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tangle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TANGLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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