Definition of TICK
TICK is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.
Word Details
Is TICK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TICK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like TICK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for TICK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | i | c | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TICK
6 words from the letters in TICK
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use TICK in Word Games
TICK is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: TICK 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 TICK to find 6 additional valid words.