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Nigh

Yes, nigh is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does nigh mean?

adjective

  1. not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances near neighbors
  2. being on the left side the near or nigh horse is the one on the left

adverb

  1. near in time or place or relationship as the wedding day drew near
  2. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but the job is (just) about done

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for nigh

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants1 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of nigh

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters NIGH.

Words you can make from nigh

Unscramble NIGH for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is nigh a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Nigh 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 nigh worth in Scrabble?

Nigh is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does nigh mean?

Nigh means: not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances.