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PIQUE

/piːk/

5-letter word · 16 Scrabble points · 18 Words With Friends points

P 3
I 1
Q 10
U 1
E 1

Meaning of PIQUE

noun
  1. A feeling of enmity; ill-feeling, animosity; a transient feeling of wounded pride.
  2. A feeling of irritation or resentment, awakened by a social slight or injury; offence, especially taken in an emotional sense with little thought or consideration.
verb
  1. To wound the pride of; to excite to anger.
  2. To take pride in; to pride oneself on.
noun
  1. In piquet, the right of the elder hand to count thirty in hand, or to play before the adversary counts one.
verb
  1. To score a pique against.
noun
  1. A chigger or jigger, Tunga penetrans.
noun
  1. A durable ribbed fabric made from cotton, rayon, or silk.
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Anagrams of PIQUE

equip16

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About the word PIQUE

Is "PIQUE" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "PIQUE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "PIQUE" worth?

In Scrabble, "PIQUE" is worth 16 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 18 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 48.

What does "PIQUE" mean?

A feeling of enmity; ill-feeling, animosity; a transient feeling of wounded pride.

What are the anagrams of "PIQUE"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as PIQUE: EQUIP.