WICKS
5-letter word · 14 Scrabble points · 15 Words With Friends points
Meaning of WICKS
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A bundle, twist, braid, or woven strip of cord, fabric, fibre/fiber, or other porous material in a candle, oil lamp, kerosene heater, or the like, that draws up liquid fuel, such as melted tallow, wax, or the oil, delivering it to the base of the flame for conversion to gases and burning; any other length of material burned for illumination in small successive portions.
"Trim the wick fairly short, so that the flame does not smoke."
- Any piece of porous material that conveys liquid by capillary action, such as a strip of gauze placed in a wound to serve as a drain.
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To convey or draw off (liquid) by capillary action.
"The fabric wicks perspiration away from the body."
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(of a liquid) To traverse (i.e. be conveyed by capillary action) through a wick or other porous material, as water through a sponge. Usually followed by through.
"The moisture slowly wicked through the wood."
- A village; hamlet; castle; dwelling; street; creek; bay; harbour; a place of work, jurisdiction, or exercise of authority.
- A farm, especially a dairy farm.
- A corner of the mouth or eye.
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About the word WICKS
Is "WICKS" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "WICKS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "WICKS" worth?
In Scrabble, "WICKS" is worth 14 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 15 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 42.
What does "WICKS" mean?
A bundle, twist, braid, or woven strip of cord, fabric, fibre/fiber, or other porous material in a candle, oil lamp, kerosene heater, or the like, that draws up liquid fuel, such as melted tallow, wax, or the oil, delivering it to the base of the flame for conversion to gases and burning; any other length of material burned for illumination in small successive portions.
Does "WICKS" have any anagrams?
No, "WICKS" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.