LICK
4-letter word
LICK is a valid Scrabble word
Is LICK Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — LICK has 4 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ✅ Yes | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does LICK Mean?
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
LICK Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C or K on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
LICK — Word Stats
Is LICK Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — LICK scores 10 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 10 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 10 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 12 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 10 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in LICK are C (3 pts), K (5 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is LICK Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — LICK scores 12 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why LICK scores 12 pts in WWF vs 10 pts in Scrabble.
Is LICK a Wordle Word?
❌ No — LICK cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. LICK has 4 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
Is LICK Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — LICK is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid ✅
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for LICK:
L______KL__K Is LICK Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — LICK is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Words You Can Make From LICK
Shorter words hidden in LICK's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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No perfect anagrams exist for LICK — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About LICK
Is LICK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. LICK is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is LICK in Scrabble?
LICK scores 10 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 12 points.
Is LICK valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. LICK is a valid Words With Friends word worth 12 points.
What does LICK mean?
LICK: beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
Can LICK be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. LICK has 4 letters.
What words can you make from LICK's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from LICK's letters. Short words like CK, CL, IC can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does LICK have any anagrams?
No. LICK has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is LICK in the dictionary?
Yes. LICK appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.