Wick

4 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A cord or strip of fibrous material that draws up liquid by capillary action, as found in a candle or oil lamp.

“She trimmed the wick before lighting the candle to ensure a clean, even flame.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/wɪk/

Related Words

Synonyms

taper

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

W-I-C-K ends with CK, a common Wordle ending, try it early to test both W and K

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Scrabble

K scores 5 points, WICK earns 13 points and hooks well to WICKS, WICKED, and WICKER

Words Related to Wick

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “wick” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bick hick kick lick nick pick rick sick tick wink

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “wick”.

swick twick whick wicks wicky wrick

Longer words starting with Wick

Words that begin with “wick”.

wicks wicky wicked wicker wicket wickup

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