TICKING
/ˈtɪkɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of TICKING
A strong cotton or linen fabric used to cover pillows and mattresses.
To make a clicking noise similar to the movement of the hands in an analog clock.
To make a tick or checkmark.
To work or operate, especially mechanically.
"He took the computer apart to see how it ticked."
To go on trust, or credit.
To give tick; to trust.
A sound of something ticking.
An illusional style of dance where one moves his or her body to the "tic" of the music creating a strobe or animated effect.
Examples of TICKING in a Sentence
- "He took the computer apart to see how it ticked."
Word Details
Is TICKING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TICKING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of TICKING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for TICKING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | i | c | k | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TICKING
27 words from the letters in TICKING
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How to Use TICKING in Word Games
TICKING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since TICKING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TICKING to find 27 additional valid words.