How many points is LICKING worth in Scrabble?

LICKING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LICKING?

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

Can you add a letter to LICKING?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLICKING, FLICKING, SLICKING, LICKINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LICKING

14 pts

LICKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. LICKING means "beating".

Meaning & examples

/ˈlɪkɪŋ/

verb

To stroke with the tongue.
Example: The cat licked its fur.
To lap; to take in with the tongue.
Example: She licked the last of the honey off the spoon before washing it.
To beat with repeated blows.

noun

An act of licking.
A severe beating.
A great loss or defeat.
Example: Our football team took a licking last night.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

beating

In a sentence: "The licking is noted."

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Front hooks

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Back hooks

Add one letter after LICKING. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

LICKINGS15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 14

LICKING Scrabble FAQ

Is LICKING a Scrabble word?: LICKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does LICKING mean?: beating
How do you use LICKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The licking is noted."
How many points is LICKING worth in Scrabble?: LICKING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LICKING?: LICKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LICKING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLICKING, FLICKING, SLICKING, LICKINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.