The Tigers had 12 / 2 = <<12/2=6>>6 ties.

The Tigers had 56 - (12 + 6) = <<56-(12+6)=38>>38 wins.

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The Tigers played 56 home games this year. They had 12 losses and half as many ties. How many games did they win?
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The Tigers played 56 home games this year. They had 12 losses and half as many ties. How many games did they win?
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