Word: ICK
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of ICK
- An exclamation of disgust
"Lizzie grabbed a frog out of the lake and put it in her hair! Ick!"
- Something distasteful or physically unpleasant to touch.
- Icky; distasteful or unpleasant.
- Ichthyophthiriasis, a parasitic infection of freshwater fish caused by the ciliate Ichthyophthirius.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "ick", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "ick" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ICK a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ICK worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ICK? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ICK:
- # the ick effect
- # master of ick
- # playing with ick
- # in terms of ick
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