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Is VELLICATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, VELLICATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does VELLICATE mean?

  1. verb

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

  2. verb

    irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear

    “smooth surfaces can vellicate the teeth”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

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Words With Friends

9

Letters

V (4) + E (1) + L (1) + L (1) + I (1) + C (3) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 14 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

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

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 VELLICATE

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

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks2

Words you can make from VELLICATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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