Icicle
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A tapering spike of ice that forms by the progressive freezing of dripping water, hanging downward from a surface.
“Long icicles hung from the eaves of the cottage after a sharp overnight freeze.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈaɪs.ɪkl̩/
Syllables
i·ci·cle
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Three I's in a 6-letter word, double C, ends in LE, the repeated I is a strong clue
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Scrabble
Three I's severely limit flexibility, C scores 3 twice, not ideal for Scrabble
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