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Licking

Yes, licking is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does licking mean?

noun

  1. an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest it was a narrow defeat
  2. the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for licking

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants2 / 5
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of licking

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters LICKING.

Words you can make from licking

Unscramble LICKING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is licking a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Licking 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 licking worth in Scrabble?

Licking is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does licking mean?

Licking means: an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest.