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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?

  1. noun

    a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking

  2. noun

    the act of tickling

  3. verb

    touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements

  4. 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

12

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

6

Letters

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.

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Words you can make from TICKLE

The 39 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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