TICK

/tɪk/

4-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of TICK

noun

A tiny woodland arachnid of the suborder Ixodida.

noun

A relatively quiet but sharp sound generally made repeatedly by moving machinery.
"The steady tick of the clock provided a comforting background for the conversation."
A mark on any scale of measurement; a unit of measurement.
"At midday, the long bond is up a tick."

verb

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

noun

Ticking.
A sheet that wraps around a mattress; the cover of a mattress, containing the filling.

noun

Credit, trust.

verb

To go on trust, or credit.
To give tick; to trust.

noun

(place names) A goat.
"Tickenhall Drive"

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About the word TICK

Is "TICK" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "TICK" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "TICK" worth?

In Scrabble, "TICK" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.

What does "TICK" mean?

A tiny woodland arachnid of the suborder Ixodida.

Does "TICK" have any anagrams?

No, "TICK" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.