With LIC
25 words · highest scoring is explicit at 19 points
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About 8 Letter Words With LIC
There are 25 eight letter words containing LIC in our dictionary. The highest scoring is explicit at 19 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 25 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ANGELICA, DELICATE, LICENSES among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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8 Letter Words With LIC at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With LIC
- explicit19
- clicking17
- cyclical17
- publicly17
- symbolic17
- delicacy16
- felicity16
- catholic15
Common 8 Letter Words With LIC
- angelica11
- catholic15
- cyclical17
- derelict11
- implicit14
- licensee10
- pelicans12
- publicly17
8 Letter Words With LIC Defined
- angelicaNoun · 11 points
- a tall aromatic plant of the parsley family, with large leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It is used in cooking and herbal medicine
- clickingAdjective · 17 points
- making a short, sharp sound
- delicateAdjective · 11 points
- very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality
- implicitAdjective · 14 points
- suggested though not directly expressed
- licensesNoun · 10 points
- a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade (especially in alcoholic drink)
- policingNoun · 13 points
- the maintenance of law and order by a police force
8 Letter Words With LIC: Questions
How many eight letter words containing LIC are there?
There are 25 eight letter words containing LIC in our dictionary, and 25 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing LIC?
EXPLICIT is the highest scoring option at 19 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing LIC?
ANGELICA, DELICATE, LICENSES are among the most familiar eight letter words containing LIC. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing LIC valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.