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    PRICKLES

    (noun, verb)
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    Definitions

    There are 4 meanings of the word Prickles.

    Prickles - as a noun

    A small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    pricker15spikelet14spine7sticker13thorn8
    Hypernyms (Closely Related)
    aculeus9
    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
    glochid14glochidium19

    Prickles - as a verb

    Cause a prickling sensation

    Cause a stinging or tingling sensation

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    tingle7

    Make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn

    Example: "The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample"

    Hypernyms (Closely Related)
    pierce10
    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
    needle7

    Example Sentences

    "She brushed against the cactus, and the prickles pierced her skin."
    "The hedgehog's prickles stood up when it felt threatened."
    "I picked up the pinecone carefully, avoiding the prickles."
    "The plant in the garden has tiny prickles on its leaves."
    "The child screamed when a bee landed on his arm and its prickles tickled him."
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    Word Game Points

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

    PRICKLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

    Is PRICKLES a valid Words With Friends word?
    Yes, prickles is valid for Words With Friends
    Valid Word
    PRICKLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

    Is PRICKLES a valid WordFeud word?
    Yes, prickles is valid for WordFeud
    Valid Word
    PRICKLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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    Word Variations & Relations

    Anagrams of PRICKLES
    Starts PStarts PRStarts PRIStarts PRIC
    Ends SEnds ESEnds LESEnds KLES
    Starts P & ends SStarts PR & ends SStarts P & ends ES
    Words containing PRICKLESContaining P,R,I,C,K,L,E,S

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    clerkship20pickerels17
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