Wicking
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:20 pts7 letters
Definition of Wicking
verb
- To convey or draw off (liquid) by capillary action.
"The fabric wicks perspiration away from the body."
- (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."
- To strike (a stone) obliquely; to strike (a stationary stone) just enough that the played stone changes direction.
Anagrams of Wicking
Letter Values
w4
i1
c3
k5
i1
n1
g2
Total: 17 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Wicking
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.