01 Word definition

tickle

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is TICKLE a word?

Yes. TICKLE is a 6-letter noun. a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell TICKLE?

T-I-C-K-L-E

TICKLE contains 6 letters, begins with T, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking

2verb

  1. touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements

Synonyms
titillatevellicate
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends14points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is TICKLE spelled?

T1I2C3K4L5E6
Starts withTICFirst 3 letters
Ends withKLELast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About TICKLE.

How do you spell TICKLE?

TICKLE is spelled T-I-C-K-L-E. It contains 6 letters.