Is TICK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TICK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TICK mean?
- noun
a metallic tapping sound
“he counted the ticks of the clock”
- verb
make a clicking or ticking sound
“The clock ticked away”
- noun
any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis; feed on blood of warm-blooded animals
- verb
make a sound like a clock or a timer
“the clocks were ticking”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
4
Letters
T (1) + I (1) + C (3) + K (5) = 10 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 TICK
Single letters that turn TICK into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from TICK
The 6 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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