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Nickname

Yes, nickname is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does nickname mean?

noun

  1. a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name) Joe's mother would not use his nickname and always called him Joseph
  2. a descriptive name for a place or thing the nickname for the U.S. Constitution is `Old Ironsides'

verb

  1. give a nickname to

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for nickname

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of nickname

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters NICKNAME.

Words you can make from nickname

Unscramble NICKNAME for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is nickname a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Nickname 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 nickname worth in Scrabble?

Nickname is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does nickname mean?

Nickname means: a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name).