Colicky
7 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Experiencing or relating to colic, characterised by sharp cramping abdominal pain caused by excessive intestinal gas or spasm.
“The colicky baby cried inconsolably for hours despite his parents' every attempt to soothe him.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
col·ick·y
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Synonyms
flatulentgassy
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Wordle
Ends in -ICKY with COL- opening, the double C pattern requires careful counting
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Scrabble
Worth 20 points, the double C, K, and Y make this one of the highest-value seven-letter words in this batch
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