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Lick

Yes, lick is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does lick mean?

noun

  1. a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
  2. touching with the tongue the dog's laps were warm and wet
  3. (boxing) a blow with the fist I gave him a clout on his nose

verb

  1. beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight We licked the other team on Sunday!
  2. pass the tongue over the dog licked her hand
  3. find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of did you solve the problem?

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for lick

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants1 / 3
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of lick

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters LICK.

Words you can make from lick

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Frequently asked questions

Is lick a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Lick is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is lick worth in Scrabble?

Lick is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does lick mean?

Lick means: a salt deposit that animals regularly lick.