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TANGLES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Tangles.

Tangles - as a noun

A twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
natural object
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something jumbled or confused

Example: "A tangle of government regulations"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mazesnarl

Tangles - as a verb

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

Example: "They were swept up by the events"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dragdrag inembroilsweepsweep up

Tangle or complicate

Example: "A ravelled story"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
knotravel

Disarrange or rumple; dishevel

Example: "The strong wind tousled my hair"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disheveltousle

Twist together or entwine into a confusing mass

Example: "The child entangled the cord"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
entanglematsnarl
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
distorttwinetwist
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The fisherman tangles the fishing line around a rock."
"He tangles the Christmas lights while decorating the tree."
"The cat tangles the yarn into a messy knot."
"She tangles the necklace trying to untangle it."
"The wind tangles the curtains in the open window."
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Word Game Points

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

TANGLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is TANGLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tangles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TANGLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is TANGLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tangles is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TANGLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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