Skip to content

Nip

Yes, nip is a valid Scrabble word. It has 3 letters and is worth 5 points in Scrabble.

What does nip mean?

noun

  1. a small drink of liquor he poured a shot of whiskey
  2. the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
  3. the property of being moderately cold the chilliness of early morning

verb

  1. squeeze tightly between the fingers He pinched her behind
  2. give a small sharp bite to The Queen's corgis always nip at her staff's ankles
  3. sever or remove by pinching or snipping nip off the flowers

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for nip

Word facts

Letters3
Vowels / consonants1 / 2
Scrabble points5
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of nip

Frequently asked questions

Is nip a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Nip 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 nip worth in Scrabble?

Nip is worth 5 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does nip mean?

Nip means: a small drink of liquor.