CALICO
/ˈkælɪkəʊ/
6 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of CALICO
A kind of rough cloth made from unbleached and not fully processed cotton, often printed with a bright pattern.
Having a pattern of red and contrasting areas, resembling the color of calico cloth.
"The calico cat had distinctive red and dark markings."
A tortoiseshell and white domestic cat.
Examples of CALICO in a Sentence
- "The calico cat had distinctive red and dark markings."
Word Details
Is CALICO a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CALICO is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CALICO uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CALICO
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | l | i | c | o | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CALICO
26 words from the letters in CALICO
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use CALICO in Word Games
CALICO is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, CALICO is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CALICO to find 26 additional valid words.