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Is TICKLING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TICKLING mean?

  1. noun

    the act of tickling

  2. adjective

    exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

8

Letters

T (1) + I (1) + C (3) + K (5) + L (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 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 TICKLING

Single letters that turn TICKLING into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from TICKLING

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