1verb
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
“arouse pity”
01 Word definition
elicit
6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants
Is ELICIT a word?
Yes. ELICIT is a 6-letter verb. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
E-L-I-C-I-THow do you spell ELICIT?
ELICIT contains 6 letters, begins with E, and ends with T.
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2verb
deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
“We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗arouseenkindlekindleevokefireraiseeduceextractdraw out
02 Letter breakdown
How is ELICIT spelled?
E1L2I3C4I5T6
03 Word-game status
Can you play ELICIT?
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This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 8 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About ELICIT.
How do you spell ELICIT?
ELICIT is spelled E-L-I-C-I-T. It contains 6 letters.