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Colicky

7 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated 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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