Dictionary
Chicory
c 3h 4i 1c 3o 1r 1y 4
About 3 syllables
noun · 7 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does chicory mean?
noun
the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute
Synonymschicory root
perennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in salads
Synonymssuccorychicory plantcichorium intybus
root of the chicory plant roasted and ground to substitute for or adulterate coffee
Synonymschicory root
crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste
Synonymscurly endive
Is CHICORY a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is CHICORY worth?
Scrabble
17 ptsWords With Friends
17 ptsWordfeud
19 ptsNYT Crossplay
16 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in CHICORY
Words that end like CHICORY
Common words that share the ending -ORY, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -ORY Chicory: quick answers
Is CHICORY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CHICORY is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 17 points before board bonuses.
How many points is CHICORY worth?
CHICORY scores 17 points in Scrabble, 17 in Words With Friends, 19 in Wordfeud and 16 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does chicory mean?
As a noun, chicory means “the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute”. It has 4 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in CHICORY?
You can make 42 shorter words from CHICORY, such as CHORIC, OCHRY, CHICO, CHIC. See the full list.