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Is STICKY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, STICKY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does STICKY mean?

  1. adjective

    having the sticky properties of an adhesive

  2. adjective

    moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body

    “felt sticky and chilly at the same time”

  3. adjective

    hot or warm and humid

    “muggy weather”

  4. adjective

    hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

    “awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

6

Letters

S (1) + T (1) + I (1) + C (3) + K (5) + Y (4) = 15 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for STICKY

STICKY has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from STICKY

The 33 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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