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Needle

Yes, needle is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble.

What does needle mean?

noun

  1. the leaf of a conifer
  2. a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument
  3. a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)

verb

  1. goad or provoke,as by constant criticism He needled her with his sarcastic remarks
  2. prick with a needle

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for needle

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants3 / 3
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of needle

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters NEEDLE.

Words you can make from needle

Unscramble NEEDLE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is needle a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Needle is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is needle worth in Scrabble?

Needle is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does needle mean?

Needle means: the leaf of a conifer.