How many points is TICKLES worth in Scrabble?

TICKLES is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TICKLES?

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

Can you add a letter to TICKLES?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TICKLES

13 pts

TICKLES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. TICKLES is a verb form of tickle. TICKLE means "touch or stroke (a person) to produce laughter".

Meaning & examples

noun

The act of tickling.
An itchy feeling resembling the result of tickling.
Example: I have a persistent tickle in my throat.
A light tap of the ball.

verb

To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which causes laughter, pleasure and twitching.
Example: He tickled Nancy's tummy, and she started to giggle.
To unexpectedly touch or stroke delicately in a manner which causes displeasure or withdrawal.
Example: A stranger tickled Nancy's tummy, causing her to scream in fear.
(of a body part) To feel as if the body part in question is being tickled.
Example: My nose tickles, and I'm going to sneeze!

Synonyms: kittle

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

TICKLES is a verb form of tickle. TICKLE means "touch or stroke (a person) to produce laughter".

In a sentence: "They tickles."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of TICKLES. It scores 13 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

TICKLE12 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before TICKLES. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

STICKLES14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

TICKLES Scrabble FAQ

Is TICKLES a Scrabble word?: TICKLES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does TICKLES mean?: TICKLES is a verb form of tickle. TICKLE means "touch or stroke (a person) to produce laughter".
How do you use TICKLES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They tickles."
How many points is TICKLES worth in Scrabble?: TICKLES is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TICKLES?: TICKLES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TICKLES?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes STICKLES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.