Wicket
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A set of three upright stumps topped by two small crosspieces used as a target in the game of cricket.
“The fast bowler struck the wicket cleanly and sent the bails spinning through the air.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈwɪkɪt/
Syllables
wick·et
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Wordle
Contains CK in the middle and ET at the end, W opener helps distinguish it
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points, CK and W are valuable, a well-known word with strong tile return
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