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LICK

10 pts

LICK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. LICK means "to pass the tongue over the surface of".

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to pass the tongue over the surface of

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Back hooks

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Letter Values

L1
I1
C3
K5
= 10

LICK Scrabble FAQ

Is LICK a Scrabble word?
LICK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
How many points is LICK worth in Scrabble?
LICK is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LICK?
LICK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LICK?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLICK, FLICK, KLICK, SLICK, LICKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.