Clues for the word "LICK"

We've had 87 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 132 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily American crossword on April 04, 2026.

Definition of lick

v. t. - To draw or pass the tongue over; as, a dog licks his master's hand.
v. t. - To lap; to take in with the tongue; as, a dog or cat licks milk.
v. - A stroke of the tongue in licking.
v. - A quick and careless application of anything, as if by a stroke of the tongue, or of something which acts like a tongue; as, to put on colors with a lick of the brush. Also, a small quantity of any substance so applied.
v. - A place where salt is found on the surface of the earth, to which wild animals resort to lick it up; -- often, but not always, near salt springs.
v. t. - To strike with repeated blows for punishment; to flog; to whip or conquer, as in a pugilistic encounter.
n. - A slap; a quick stroke.