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Is NIB a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, NIB is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does NIB mean?

  1. noun

    the writing point of a pen

  2. noun

    horny projecting mouth of a bird

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

7

Words With Friends

3

Letters

N (1) + I (1) + B (3) = 5 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for NIB

Single letters that turn NIB into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks1

Anagrams of NIB

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from NIB

The 3 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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