LICK
/lɪk/
4-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of LICK
noun
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The act of licking; a stroke of the tongue.
"The cat gave its fur a lick."
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The amount of some substance obtainable with a single lick.
"Give me a lick of ice cream."
verb
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To stroke with the tongue.
"The cat licked its fur."
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To lap; to take in with the tongue.
"She licked the last of the honey off the spoon before washing it."
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About the word LICK
Is "LICK" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "LICK" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "LICK" worth?
In Scrabble, "LICK" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.
What does "LICK" mean?
The act of licking; a stroke of the tongue.
Does "LICK" have any anagrams?
No, "LICK" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.