Is TICKLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TICKLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TICKLE mean?
- noun
a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking
- noun
the act of tickling
- verb
touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
- verb
feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
“he was thrilled by the speed and the roar of the engine”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 12
- Words With Friends
- 14
- Letters
- 6
T (1) + I (1) + C (3) + K (5) + L (1) + E (1) = 12 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 TICKLE
Single letters that turn TICKLE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from TICKLE
The 39 highest-scoring words using these letters.
Study TICKLE and related words
Have a full rack? Use the word finder to find every word you can play.