Lick
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To defeat someone thoroughly and decisively in a competition or fight.
“They managed to lick their rivals in the final round of the tournament.”
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Wordle
Ends in CK, a common English pattern. L-I-C-K with one vowel. Think of other CK words when strategising.
Scrabble
Worth 10 points (L1+I1+C3+K5). K is the prize tile here. Good word for landing K on a premium square.
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