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click

noun · verb

Click can refer to a short light metallic sound, a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu), or a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward. As a verb, click can mean to move or strike with a noise, make a clicking or ticking sound, or cause to make a snapping sound.

11 meanings5 lettersScrabble 13

Length

5

Scrabble

13

WWF

16

Starts

CL

Ends

ICK

Difficulty

Medium

Dictionary

What Does “CLICK” Mean?

click has 11 documented senses across noun, verb.

Noun

4 senses
1

a short light metallic sound

Synonyms

2

a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu)

3

a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

4

depression of a button on a computer mouse

a click on the right button for example

Verb

7 senses
1

move or strike with a noise

he clicked on the light

his arm was snapped forward

Synonyms

2

make a clicking or ticking sound

The clock ticked away

Synonyms

3

click repeatedly or uncontrollably

Chattering teeth

Synonyms

4

cause to make a snapping sound

snap your fingers

Synonyms

5

produce a click

Xhosa speakers click

6

make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens

Synonyms

Show 1 more verb definition
7

become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

It dawned on him that she had betrayed him

she was penetrated with sorrow

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

5

Vowels

1

Consonants

4

Word Intelligence

Explore the word click with its definition, score, letter pattern, and useful word game details.

Definition

a short light metallic sound

Length

5 letters

Starts With

C

Ends With

K

Vowels

1

Consonants

4

Letters

C, L, I, C, K

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

c
l
i
c
k

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for click.

CLICK is a 5-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 13.
It starts with C and ends with K.
It contains 1 vowel and 4 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 20%.
It has 1 repeated letter.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCAD.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CCVCC.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using click in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★★★☆

CLICK has a Scrabble score of 13. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★★★☆

CLICK is a five-letter word, so it can be considered in Wordle-style solving. It includes common vowel information that can help narrow guesses.

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

CLICK can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 5-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★☆☆

CLICK contains repeated letters, which can make anagram solving more constrained but also easier to pattern-match.

Letter Intelligence

A deeper look at the letter structure, patterns, and useful game signals inside click.

Unique Letters

4

Repeated Letters

1

Highest Value Letter

K

Letter Pattern

ABCAD

CV Pattern

CCVCC

Vowel Share

20%

Consonant Share

80%

Bigrams

CL, LI, IC, CK

Trigrams

CLI, LIC, ICK

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for click.

CLICK is a 5-letter standard crossword entry.
It starts with C and ends with K, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 1 vowel and 4 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CCVCC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Medium.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 5 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CCVCC, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 13, it offers strong scoring potential.
The word begins with C and ends with K, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Some letters repeat, which can be useful when identifying anagrams.

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