Wicking

Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:20 pts7 letters
Definition of Wicking

verb

  1. To convey or draw off (liquid) by capillary action.

    "The fabric wicks perspiration away from the body."

  2. (of a liquid) To traverse (i.e. be conveyed by capillary action) through a wick or other porous material, as water through a sponge. Usually followed by through.

    "The moisture slowly wicked through the wood."

  3. To strike (a stone) obliquely; to strike (a stationary stone) just enough that the played stone changes direction.
Anagrams of Wicking

No exact anagrams found for "wicking". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

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Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Wicking"

Wicking is a 7-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Wicking" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "wicking" is a high-scoring word.