FINICKY
/ˈfɪnɪki/
7 letters · 3 syllables · adjective
Definition of FINICKY
(of a person) Fastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting, especially about details.
"My editor is very finicky about punctuation. Every dot and comma has to be just right."
Demanding; requiring above-normal care.
"The lawnmower is a bit finicky in cold weather."
Examples of FINICKY in a Sentence
- "My editor is very finicky about punctuation. Every dot and comma has to be just right."
- "The lawnmower is a bit finicky in cold weather."
Word Details
Is FINICKY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FINICKY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of FINICKY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 69 points total.
Letter Values for FINICKY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | i | n | i | c | k | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 19 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FINICKY
19 words from the letters in FINICKY
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How to Use FINICKY in Word Games
FINICKY is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since FINICKY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 69 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FINICKY to find 19 additional valid words.