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/tɪk/
nounverb

Is TIC a Scrabble word?

Yes. TIC is a valid Scrabble word in both tournament lists, NWL2023 and Collins, and in ENABLE. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 6 in Words With Friends.

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Meaning A sudden, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization.

Noun 2 meanings

  1. A sudden, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization.

  2. Something that is done or produced habitually or characteristically.

Verb 1 meaning

  1. To exhibit a tic; to undergo a sudden, semi-voluntary muscle movement.

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

Where it comes from

Etymology

Borrowed from French tic.

TIC at a glance

TIC has 3 letters and scores 5 points in Scrabble (T 1 + I 1 + C 3) and 6 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #21,728 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).

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