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Nit

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

What does nit mean?

noun

  1. a luminance unit equal to 1 candle per square meter measured perpendicular to the rays from the source
  2. egg or young of an insect parasitic on mammals especially a sucking louse; often attached to a hair or item of clothing

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters3
Vowels / consonants1 / 2
Scrabble points3
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of nit

Frequently asked questions

Is nit a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Nit 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 nit worth in Scrabble?

Nit is worth 3 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does nit mean?

Nit means: a luminance unit equal to 1 candle per square meter measured perpendicular to the rays from the source.