How many points is WICKS worth in Scrabble?

WICKS is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WICKS?

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

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WICKS

14 pts

WICKS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. WICKS is a noun form of wick. WICK means "a bundle of loosely twisted fibers in a candle or oil lamp".

Meaning & examples

noun

A bundle, twist, braid, or woven strip of cord, fabric, fibre/fiber, or other porous material in a candle, oil lamp, kerosene heater, or the like, that draws up liquid fuel, such as melted tallow, wax, or the oil, delivering it to the base of the flame for conversion to gases and burning; any other length of material burned for illumination in small successive portions.
Example: Trim the wick fairly short, so that the flame does not smoke.
Any piece of porous material that conveys liquid by capillary action, such as a strip of gauze placed in a wound to serve as a drain.
A narrow opening in the field, flanked by other players' stones.

verb

To convey or draw off (liquid) by capillary action.
Example: The fabric wicks perspiration away from the body.
(of a liquid) To traverse (i.e. be conveyed by capillary action) through a wick or other porous material, as water through a sponge. Usually followed by through.
Example: The moisture slowly wicked through the wood.
To strike (a stone) obliquely; to strike (a stationary stone) just enough that the played stone changes direction.

noun

A village; hamlet; castle; dwelling; street; creek; bay; harbour; a place of work, jurisdiction, or exercise of authority.
A farm, especially a dairy farm.

noun

A corner of the mouth or eye.

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Definition and meaning

WICKS is a noun form of wick. WICK means "a bundle of loosely twisted fibers in a candle or oil lamp".

In a sentence: "The wicks is noted."

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WICKS Scrabble FAQ

Is WICKS a Scrabble word?: WICKS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does WICKS mean?: WICKS is a noun form of wick. WICK means "a bundle of loosely twisted fibers in a candle or oil lamp".
How do you use WICKS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The wicks is noted."
How many points is WICKS worth in Scrabble?: WICKS is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WICKS?: WICKS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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