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TICKING

/ˈtɪkɪŋ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

T 1/1
I 1/1
C 3/4
K 5/5
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of TICKING

noun

A strong cotton or linen fabric used to cover pillows and mattresses.

verb

To make a clicking noise similar to the movement of the hands in an analog clock.

verb

To make a tick or checkmark.

verb

To work or operate, especially mechanically.

"He took the computer apart to see how it ticked."

verb

To go on trust, or credit.

verb

To give tick; to trust.

noun

A sound of something ticking.

noun

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

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is TICKING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

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 ticking Total
Scrabble 1135112 14
WWF 1145123 17

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About TICKING

What does TICKING mean?
TICKING is a noun. A strong cotton or linen fabric used to cover pillows and mattresses.
Is TICKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TICKING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TICKING worth in Scrabble?
TICKING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from TICKING?
You can make 27 words from the letters in TICKING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.