Attack
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To use violence against someone or something, or to criticize strongly.
“The lion will attack if it feels threatened.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈtæk/
Syllables
at·tack
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Wordle
Double T, double C and K.
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points, K worth 5 points.
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