Is “Prickly” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
PRICKLY
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Valid

Meaning of Prickly

noun
  1. 1.Something that gives a pricking sensation; a sharp object.

adjective
  1. 1.Covered with sharp points.

    The prickly pear is a cactus; you have to peel it before eating it to remove the spines and the tough skin.

  2. 2.Easily irritated.

    He has a prickly personality. He doesn't get along with people because he is easily set off.

  3. 3.Difficult; complicated; (figuratively) hairy or thorny.

    It was a prickly situation.

Synonyms: spiny, thorny

adverb
  1. 1.In a prickly manner.