/ˈmaɪk/
noun

Is MIC a Scrabble word?

Yes. MIC is a valid Scrabble word in both tournament lists, NWL2023 and Collins. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 in Words With Friends.

NWL Collins Not in ENABLE

Meaning A microfarad.

Noun 1 meaning

  1. A microfarad.

Definitions adapted from Wiktionary: mic via Kaikki/Wiktextract, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where it comes from

Etymology

Clipping of microphone. Attested since 1961.

MIC at a glance

MIC has 3 letters and scores 7 points in Scrabble (M 3 + I 1 + C 3) and 9 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #9,352 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).

Words ending in -MIC

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Same last three letters as MIC. This is a spelling match, so not every word here rhymes.

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