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TICKLING

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

T 1/1
I 1/1
C 3/4
K 5/5
L 1/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
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Definition of TICKLING

verb

To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which causes laughter, pleasure and twitching.

"He tickled Nancy's tummy, and she started to giggle."

verb

To unexpectedly touch or stroke delicately in a manner which causes displeasure or withdrawal.

"A stranger tickled Nancy's tummy, causing her to scream in fear."

verb

(of a body part) To feel as if the body part in question is being tickled.

"My nose tickles, and I'm going to sneeze!"

noun

A sensation that tickles.

"ticklings and muscular aches"

adjective

That tickles

"a tickling sensation"

Synonyms of TICKLING

Words with similar meaning

kittle

Examples of TICKLING in a Sentence

  • "He tickled Nancy's tummy, and she started to giggle."
  • "A stranger tickled Nancy's tummy, causing her to scream in fear."
  • "My nose tickles, and I'm going to sneeze!"
  • "ticklings and muscular aches"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
19
points

Is TICKLING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Tip: TICKLING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for TICKLING

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

Letter tickling Total
Scrabble 11351112 15
WWF 11452123 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in TICKLING

56 words from the letters in TICKLING

7-letter words

licking 14/18 USUKWWF ticking 14/17 USUKWWF kilting 12/15 USUKWWF kitling 12/15 USUKWWF

6-letter words

liking 11/14 USUKWWF kiting 11/13 USUKWWF citing 9/12 USUKWWF tiling 7/10 USUKWWF

5-letter words

clink 11/14 USUKWWF likin 9/11 UK icing 8/11 USUKWWF cling 8/12 USUKWWF licit 7/9 USUKWWF clint 7/10 UK glint 6/9 USUKWWF intil 5/7 UK

4-letter words

lick 10/12 USUKWWF nick 10/12 USUKWWF tick 10/11 USUKWWF gink 9/11 USUKWWF king 9/11 USUKWWF kiln 8/10 USUKWWF link 8/10 USUKWWF tiki 8/8 USUKWWF kilt 8/9 USUKWWF knit 8/9 USUKWWF tink 8/9 UK clit 6/8 UK ling 5/8 USWWF gilt 5/7 USUKWWF ting 5/7 USUKWWF inti 4/5 USUKWWF lint 4/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

ick 9/10 USUKWWF ilk 7/8 USUKWWF ink 7/8 USUKWWF kin 7/8 USUKWWF kit 7/7 USUKWWF cig 6/8 UK tic 5/6 USUKWWF lig 4/6 UK gin 4/6 USUKWWF git 4/5 USUKWWF tig 4/5 UK lin 3/5 USWWF nil 3/5 USUKWWF lit 3/4 USUKWWF til 3/4 USUKWWF nit 3/4 USUKWWF tin 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ki 6/6 UK li 2/3 USWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF ln 2/4 UK it 2/2 USUKWWF ti 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use TICKLING in Word Games

TICKLING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TICKLING to find 56 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About TICKLING

What does TICKLING mean?
TICKLING is a verb. To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which causes laughter, pleasure and twitching.
Is TICKLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TICKLING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TICKLING worth in Scrabble?
TICKLING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from TICKLING?
You can make 56 words from the letters in TICKLING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of TICKLING?
Synonyms of TICKLING include: kittle. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.