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Word: LICKED

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
L 1 I 1 C 3 K 5 E 1 D 2
Length 6 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /lษชหˆkked/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 13 pts
WWF Score 15 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile K (5 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of LICKED

verb
  1. To stroke with the tongue.

    "The cat licked its fur."

  2. To lap; to take in with the tongue.

    "She licked the last of the honey off the spoon before washing it."

  3. To beat with repeated blows.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "licked" in early literature."
  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "licked" conveys a high level of precision."

๐Ÿ’ก 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!

๐ŸŽฏ 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) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 15 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LICKED a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
LICKED is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is LICKED worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, LICKED is worth 13 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 15 points.
How many syllables are in LICKED? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in LICKED.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LICKED:

  • # the licked effect
  • # master of licked
  • # playing with licked
  • # in terms of licked

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (6 Letters)

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