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PICAS

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun

P 3/4
I 1/1
C 3/4
A 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of PICAS

noun

A disorder characterized by craving and appetite for non-edible substances, such as ice, clay, chalk, dirt, or sand.

noun

A size of type between small pica and English, standardized as 12-point.

noun

(usually with qualifier) A font of this size.

noun

A unit of length equivalent to 12 points, officially 35/83 cm (0.166 in) after 1886 but now 1/6 in.

noun

A magpie.

noun

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.

Synonyms of PICAS

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is PICAS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, PICAS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: PICAS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PICAS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter picas Total
Scrabble 31311 9
WWF 41411 11

Anagrams of PICAS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use PICAS in Word Games

PICAS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, PICAS 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 PICAS to find 38 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PICAS

What does PICAS mean?
PICAS is a noun. A disorder characterized by craving and appetite for non-edible substances, such as ice, clay, chalk, dirt, or sand.
Is PICAS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PICAS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PICAS worth in Scrabble?
PICAS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PICAS?
You can make 38 words from the letters in PICAS. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PICAS?
Synonyms of PICAS include: allotriophagy, chthonophagia, cittosis, geophagy. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of PICAS?
The anagrams of PICAS (words using the exact same letters) are: ASPIC, SCAPI, SPICA. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.