CLIQUES is a playable word

clique Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
cliqued, cliquing, cliques
to form a clique (an exclusive group of persons)
50 Playable Words can be made from "CLIQUES"
   2-Letter Words (7 found)
   3-Letter Words (18 found)
   4-Letter Words (15 found)
   5-Letter Words (7 found)
   6-Letter Words (2 found)
   7-Letter Words (1 found)