TIC TIC: a sudden, repetitive, involuntary movement or sound, often associated with Tourette syndrome. Derived forms: - Tics (plural): multiple sudden, repetitive, involuntary movements or sounds. - Ticking (present participle): the act of experiencing sudden, repetitive, involuntary movements or sounds. - Ticked (past tense): experienced sudden, repetitive, involuntary movements or sounds. - Tickler (comparative): someone who exhibits more sudden, repetitive, involuntary movements or sounds than others
The word TIC can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon, even if it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.
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Word: TIC
Length: 3 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word TIC can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.