TICKS

/tɪks/

5-letter word · 11 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of TICKS

noun

A tiny woodland arachnid of the suborder Ixodida.

noun

A relatively quiet but sharp sound generally made repeatedly by moving machinery.
"The steady tick of the clock provided a comforting background for the conversation."
A mark on any scale of measurement; a unit of measurement.
"At midday, the long bond is up a tick."

verb

To make a clicking noise similar to the movement of the hands in an analog clock.
To make a tick or checkmark.

noun

Ticking.
A sheet that wraps around a mattress; the cover of a mattress, containing the filling.

noun

Credit, trust.

verb

To go on trust, or credit.
To give tick; to trust.

noun

(place names) A goat.
"Tickenhall Drive"

Anagrams of TICKS

stick11

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About the word TICKS

Is "TICKS" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "TICKS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "TICKS" worth?

In Scrabble, "TICKS" is worth 11 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 33.

What does "TICKS" mean?

A tiny woodland arachnid of the suborder Ixodida.

What are the anagrams of "TICKS"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as TICKS: STICK.