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PICA

4-letter word • 8 Scrabble points • 10 WWF points

p3
i1
c3
a1
4
Letters
2
Vowels
2
Consonants
8
Scrabble
10
WWF
0
Anagrams

Definition of PICA

PICA is a valid 4-letter English word recognized in major word game dictionaries including the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) and the Tournament Word List (TWL). This word scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, giving it solid scoring potential in competitive play. The word contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

Word Properties

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Part of Speech
Word
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Syllables
2 syllables
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Difficulty
Moderate (4/10)
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Unique Letters
4 of 4 letters

PICA has a word difficulty rating of 4 out of 10, categorized as "Moderate." This rating is calculated based on the rarity of its component letters in everyday English usage. It uses a mix of common and less-common letters, making it a moderate challenge for word game players.

Letter Analysis

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i
c
a

The 4 letters in PICA break down into 2 vowels and 2 consonants. Every letter in PICA appears exactly once, meaning you need 4 different tiles to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in PICA is P, worth 3 points. Approximately 50% of the letters in PICA are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Words That Rhyme With PICA

These words share a similar ending pattern with PICA, ending in -ICA. Rhyming words are useful for poetry, song lyrics, word games, and creative writing. They can also help you discover words with similar letter patterns.

Using PICA in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

PICA is worth 8 base points in Scrabble. This is a solid mid-range word. Try to place the highest-value letter (P = 3 points) on a bonus square to boost your score. On a Double Word Score, PICA earns 16 points.

Consider playing PICA as a parallel play alongside existing words to score points from multiple new words created simultaneously.

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, PICA scores 10 points. Interestingly, this word scores 2 points more in WWF than in Scrabble due to different tile point values. Take advantage of this difference when playing Words With Friends. The Words With Friends board has a different layout of premium squares compared to Scrabble, so look for TW (Triple Word) and TL (Triple Letter) squares specific to the WWF board.

Is PICA a Valid Scrabble Word?

Yes, PICA is a valid Scrabble word worth 8 points.

PICA can be played in Scrabble, Words With Friends, and most other word games. At 8 points, it provides a solid scoring opportunity in competitive play.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PICA a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PICA is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, PICA is worth 8 points, making it a solid mid-range word. In Words With Friends, it earns 10 points due to slightly different tile values.

How many letters are in PICA?

PICA contains 4 letters total: 2 vowels and 2 consonants. It uses 4 unique letters, each appearing exactly once.

How many syllables does PICA have?

PICA has approximately 2 syllables. Knowing the syllable count helps with pronunciation and can be useful for poetry, word games, and language learning.

What words rhyme with PICA?

Words that share a similar ending sound with PICA include: MICA, QUICA, CHICA, SPICA, PLICA. These words end with the same letter pattern, making them useful for word games, poetry, and creative writing.

What words can you make from the letters in PICA?

You can unscramble the letters in PICA to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for PICA to see every possible word you can create from these 4 letters, complete with Scrabble and Words With Friends scores.

Related 4-Letter Words

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