licorice
Licorice can refer to a black candy flavored with the dried root of the licorice plant or deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots.
Length
8
Scrabble
12
WWF
15
Starts
LI
Ends
ICE
Difficulty
Hard
Dictionary
What Does “LICORICE” Mean?
/ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪʃ/
licorice has 2 documented senses across noun.
Noun
2 sensesSynonyms for LICORICE
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
8
Vowels
4
Consonants
4
Word Intelligence
Explore the word licorice with its definition, score, letter pattern, and useful word game details.
Definition
deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots
Length
8 letters
Starts With
L
Ends With
E
Vowels
4
Consonants
4
Letters
L, I, C, O, R, I, C, E
Use Case
Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.
Letter Breakdown
Word Facts
Key letter, score, and pattern facts for licorice.
Word Strategy
Strategy notes for using licorice in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.
Scrabble Strategy
★★★★☆LICORICE has a Scrabble score of 12. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.
Wordle Strategy
★★☆☆☆LICORICE is not five letters, so it is not a standard Wordle answer, but its letter pattern can still help with word analysis.
Crossword Strategy
★★★☆☆LICORICE can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 8-letter structure.
Anagram Strategy
★★★☆☆LICORICE 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 licorice.
Unique Letters
6
Repeated Letters
2
Highest Value Letter
C
Letter Pattern
ABCDEBCF
CV Pattern
CVCVCVCV
Vowel Share
50%
Consonant Share
50%
Bigrams
LI, IC, CO, OR, RI, IC, CE
Trigrams
LIC, ICO, COR, ORI, RIC, ICE
Crossword Intelligence
Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for licorice.
Related Words
la
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
laager
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
laagered
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
laagering
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
laagers
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
laari
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
laaris
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
lab
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
labanotation
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
Word Usage Insights
Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.
Word Intelligence Links
Explore word lists connected to LICORICE by length, score, vowels, consonants, starting letters, ending letters, and word game tools.
Word Family
Explore words that share a similar beginning or root pattern with licorice.
Related Word Tools
Explore related word lists, patterns, and tools connected to this page.