five-letter word · 14 points
Is FLICK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FLICK is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)”.
Quick answer
Is FLICK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. FLICK is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 5
- Scrabble
- 14 pts
- Words With Friends
- 16 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
FLICK meaning and definition
FLICK has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.
FLICK as a noun
- A light sharp contact (usually with something flexible).
FLICK as a verb
- Flash intermittently.
- Look through a book or other written material.
- Cause to move with a flick.
FLICK Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
FLICK scores 14 in Scrabble and 16 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is K, worth 5 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| F | 4 | 4 |
| L | 1 | 2 |
| I | 1 | 1 |
| C | 3 | 4 |
| K | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 14 | 16 |
FLICK on premium squares
On a double word square FLICK scores 28 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 42. Putting K on a triple letter square instead adds 10 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. At 5 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.
Anagrams of FLICK
No other word uses exactly the letters in FLICK.
Shorter words hiding in FLICK
The letters F, L, I, C, K make 9 shorter words, up to 4 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble FLICK: all 9 words.
- lick10
- li2
- ki6
- ilk7
- fil6
- flic9
- ick9
- if5
- kif10
Words like FLICK
One-letter changes to FLICK, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in FLICK
Add one letter to FLICK
- flicks15
Remove one letter from FLICK
- lick10
- flic9
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FLICK word facts
FLICK is a 5-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 1 vowel (I) and 4 consonants. It starts with F and ends with K. By corpus frequency, FLICK is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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FLICK Scrabble word FAQ
Is FLICK a Scrabble word?
Yes. FLICK is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does FLICK mean?
FLICK is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)”.
How many points is FLICK worth in Scrabble?
FLICK is worth 14 points in Scrabble: F (4) + L (1) + I (1) + C (3) + K (5). On a double word square it scores 28, and on a triple word square 42.
How many points is FLICK in Words With Friends?
FLICK is worth 16 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does FLICK have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in FLICK, but 9 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in FLICK?
You can make 9 shorter words from the letters in FLICK, including LICK, LI, KI and ILK.
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