Hackle
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A long, slender feather growing on the neck of a bird such as a pheasant or rooster.
“The fly-tier selected a bright hackle to dress the salmon fly.”
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hack·le
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Wordle
Contains 'ckle', an uncommon ending cluster, and the 'hack' root is instantly recognisable
Scrabble
Worth 15 points and 'k' scores 5 while 'c' scores 3, making this a strong play on any board
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