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LICKS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Licks.

Licks - as a noun

A salt deposit that animals regularly lick

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
salt lick

Touching with the tongue

Example: "The dog's laps were warm and wet"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lap5

(boxing) a blow with the fist

Example: "I gave him a clout on his nose"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
biff12clout7poke10punch12slug5
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Licks - as a verb

Beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

Example: "We licked the other team on sunday!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bat5clobber13cream9drub7thrash12

Pass the tongue over

Example: "The dog licked her hand"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lap5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

Example: "Did you solve the problem?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
figure outpuzzle outsolve8work11work out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
understand12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take up with the tongue

Example: "The cat lapped up the milk"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lap5lap up

Example Sentences

"The dog licks its paws to clean them."
"She licks the ice cream cone before it melts."
"He licks his lips after eating something spicy."
"The cat licks its fur to keep itself clean."
"The toddler licks the spoon after finishing the yogurt."
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Word Game Points

Is LICKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, licks is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LICKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is LICKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, licks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LICKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is LICKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, licks is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LICKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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