seven-letter word · 16 points
Is FLICKER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FLICKER is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “move back and forth very rapidly”.
Quick answer
Is FLICKER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. FLICKER is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, and it has 1 anagram: FICKLER.
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- Letters
- 7
- Scrabble
- 16 pts
- Words With Friends
- 18 pts
- Anagrams
- 1
- Familiarity
- 99th percentile
FLICKER meaning and definition
FLICKER has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.
FLICKER as a verb
- Move back and forth very rapidly.
- Shine unsteadily.
FLICKER as a noun
- A momentary flash of light.
- North American woodpecker.
FLICKER Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
FLICKER scores 16 in Scrabble and 18 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 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| R | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 16 | 18 |
FLICKER on premium squares
On a double word square FLICKER scores 32 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 48. 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. Played from a full rack, all 7 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Anagrams of FLICKER
1 word uses exactly the same 7 letters as FLICKER.
- fickler16
Unscramble FLICKER: 88 words from its letters
The letters F, L, I, C, K, E, R make 88 shorter words, up to 6 letters long. Most common first.
- fire7
- file7
- lie3
- like8
- flick14
- life7
- lick10
- ice5
- rick10
- clerk11
- rice6
- rifle8
- fleck14
- li2
- relic7
- el2
- elf6
- elk7
- er2
- fickle15
- filer8
- fir6
- flier8
- ire3
- ki6
- re2
- rife7
- rile4
- ilk7
- clef9
- fe5
- fice9
- irk7
- lei3
- lek7
- lief7
- lifer8
- ref6
- riel4
- ceil6
- cel5
- ciel6
- cire6
- cirl6
- cleik11
- ef5
- eik7
- erf6
- eric6
- erick11
- erk7
- feck13
- fer6
- fie6
- fier7
- fike11
- fil6
- firk11
- flic9
- flir7
- icer6
- ick9
- icker11
- ickle11
- ickler12
- if5
- kef10
- kefir12
- keir8
- kerf11
- kief11
- kier8
- kif10
- kir7
- leir4
- lice6
- licker12
- lier4
- liker9
- lire4
- lirk8
- rec5
- reck10
- rei3
- reif7
- reik8
- rickle12
- rif6
Words like FLICKER
One-letter changes to FLICKER, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in FLICKER
- slicker13
- clicker15
- flacker16
- flecker16
- flicked17
Add one letter to FLICKER
- flickers17
- flickery20
Remove one letter from FLICKER
- licker12
More 7-letter words starting with FL
- flutter10
- flounce12
- fluster10
- flaming13
- flavour13
- flemish15
- flatten10
- florist10
- flushed14
- flannel10
- flowing14
- flaccid15
- flanker14
- flasher13
- flatbed13
- flattop12
- fledged13
- fleming13
FLICKER word facts
FLICKER is a 7-letter word with 7 distinct letters: 2 vowels (I and E) and 5 consonants. It starts with F and ends with R. By corpus frequency, FLICKER is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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FLICKER Scrabble word FAQ
Is FLICKER a Scrabble word?
Yes. FLICKER is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does FLICKER mean?
FLICKER is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “move back and forth very rapidly”.
How many points is FLICKER worth in Scrabble?
FLICKER is worth 16 points in Scrabble: F (4) + L (1) + I (1) + C (3) + K (5) + E (1) + R (1). On a double word square it scores 32, and on a triple word square 48.
How many points is FLICKER in Words With Friends?
FLICKER is worth 18 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
What are the anagrams of FLICKER?
FLICKER has 1 anagram: FICKLER. Each uses exactly the same letters.
What words can you make from the letters in FLICKER?
You can make 88 shorter words from the letters in FLICKER, including FIRE, FILE, LIE and LIKE.
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