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TICK

10 pts

TICK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. TICK means "to make a recurrent clicking sound".

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to make a recurrent clicking sound

In a sentence: "They tick."

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T1
I1
C3
K5
= 10

TICK Scrabble FAQ

Is TICK a Scrabble word?
TICK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does TICK mean?
to make a recurrent clicking sound
How do you use TICK in a sentence?
In a sentence: "They tick."
How many points is TICK worth in Scrabble?
TICK is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TICK?
TICK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TICK?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes STICK. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.