Word: ICKY
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of ICKY
- Unpleasantly sticky; yucky; disgusting.
"I stepped in something icky and it smells terrible."
- Excessively sentimental.
- Unwell or upset; in a bad state of mind or health.
"I'm not going to work today. I just feel icky."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "icky" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "icky" can significantly improve your writing style."
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
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ICKY a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ICKY worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ICKY? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ICKY:
- # the icky effect
- # master of icky
- # playing with icky
- # in terms of icky
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