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Nettle

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

What does nettle mean?

noun

  1. any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)

verb

  1. sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation
  2. cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for nettle

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points6
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of nettle

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters NETTLE.

Words you can make from nettle

Unscramble NETTLE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is nettle a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Nettle 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 nettle worth in Scrabble?

Nettle is worth 6 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does nettle mean?

Nettle means: any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae).