How many points is FLICKER worth in Scrabble?

FLICKER is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FLICKER?

FLICKER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FLICKERY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

16 pts

FLICKER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. FLICKER means "to move waveringly".

/ˈflɪkə/

An unsteady flash of light.
Example: the flicker of a poorly tuned television set
A short moment.

To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.
To keep going on and off; to appear and disappear for short moments; to flutter.
To flutter; to flap the wings without flying.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to move waveringly

In a sentence: "They flicker."

Check the Scrabble meaning of FLICKER. It scores 16 points.

Add one letter after FLICKER. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in FLICKER, without blank tiles.

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Is FLICKER a Scrabble word?: FLICKER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does FLICKER mean?: to move waveringly
How do you use FLICKER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They flicker."
How many points is FLICKER worth in Scrabble?: FLICKER is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FLICKER?: FLICKER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FLICKER?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FLICKERY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.