Tick
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A sharp, light metallic tapping sound, such as that made by a clock mechanism.
“The only sound in the empty house was the steady tick of the clock on the mantelpiece.”
Pronunciation
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/tɪk/
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Ends in CK, one of the most common four-letter word endings, worth testing early in Wordle
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The K scores 5 points, tick totals 10, making it excellent value for a four-letter word
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