PICA
/ˈpʌɪkə/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of PICA
A disorder characterized by craving and appetite for non-edible substances, such as ice, clay, chalk, dirt, or sand.
A size of type between small pica and English, standardized as 12-point.
(usually with qualifier) A font of this size.
A unit of length equivalent to 12 points, officially 35/83 cm (0.166 in) after 1886 but now 1/6 in.
Any of several small, furry mammals, similar to guinea pigs, but related to rabbits, of the family Ochotonidae, from the mountains of North America and Asia.
A magpie.
Word Details
Is PICA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PICA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like PICA are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for PICA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | i | c | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PICA
8 words from the letters in PICA
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use PICA in Word Games
PICA is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: PICA is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PICA to find 8 additional valid words.