Sics
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of sic, the term placed in square brackets after a quoted word or phrase to confirm it is reproduced exactly as it appeared in the original text.
“The editor noted three sics in the passage, each flagging a spelling oddity in the source.”
Word Game Tips
Wordle
Opens with SI and closes with CS, the repeated S letters can catch guessers off guard.
Scrabble
Worth 6 points, C adds decent value and the word extends SIC with a simple S hook.
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