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Is KICK a Scrabble Word?

Yes, KICK is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “drive or propel with the foot”.

Quick answer

Is KICK a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. KICK is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.

Checked against this site’s open English word list. Tournament play uses the official NWL or Collins lists, which can differ on rare words and inflections.

Letters
4
Scrabble
14 pts
Words With Friends
15 pts
Anagrams
0
Familiarity
100th percentile

KICK meaning and definition

KICK has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.

KICK as a verb

  1. Drive or propel with the foot.
  2. Thrash about or strike out with the feet.
  3. Strike with the foot.

KICK as a noun

  1. The act of delivering a blow with the foot.

KICK Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

KICK scores 14 in Scrabble and 15 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is K, worth 5 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
K55
I11
C34
K55
Total1415

KICK on premium squares

On a double word square KICK 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 4 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Anagrams of KICK

No other word uses exactly the letters in KICK.

Shorter words hiding in KICK

The letters K, I, C, K make 2 shorter words, up to 3 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble KICK: all 2 words.

  • ki6
  • ick9

Words like KICK

One-letter changes to KICK, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in KICK

Add one letter to KICK

  • klick15
  • kicks15
  • kicky18

Remove one letter from KICK

  • ick9

More 4-letter words starting with KI

  • kill8
  • kiss8
  • kink12
  • kite8
  • kind9
  • king9
  • kino8
  • kiwi11
  • kibe10
  • kiev11
  • kike12
  • kiln8
  • kilo8
  • kilt8
  • kina8
  • kine8
  • kirk12
  • kith11

KICK word facts

KICK is a 4-letter word with 3 distinct letters: 1 vowel (I) and 3 consonants, with K repeated. It starts with K and ends with K. By corpus frequency, KICK is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters K, I, C, K on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 4 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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KICK Scrabble word FAQ

Is KICK a Scrabble word?

Yes. KICK is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does KICK mean?

KICK is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “drive or propel with the foot”.

How many points is KICK worth in Scrabble?

KICK is worth 14 points in Scrabble: K (5) + 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 KICK in Words With Friends?

KICK is worth 15 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

Does KICK have any anagrams?

No. No other word uses exactly the letters in KICK, but 2 shorter words can be made from them.

What words can you make from the letters in KICK?

You can make 2 shorter words from the letters in KICK, including KI and ICK.

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