1noun
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
“it was a narrow defeat”
01 Word definition
licking
7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants
Is LICKING a word?
Yes. LICKING is a 7-letter noun. an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
L-I-C-K-I-N-GHow do you spell LICKING?
LICKING contains 7 letters, begins with L, and ends with G.
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2noun
the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗defeatbeatingthrashingdrubbinglacingtrouncingwhacking
02 Letter breakdown
How is LICKING spelled?
L1I2C3K4I5N6G7
03 Word-game status
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UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 14 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About LICKING.
How do you spell LICKING?
LICKING is spelled L-I-C-K-I-N-G. It contains 7 letters.