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Is NIBS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, NIBS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does NIBS mean?

Nibs is a form of NIB.

  1. noun

    the writing point of a pen

  2. noun

    horny projecting mouth of a bird

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
8
Letters
4

N (1) + I (1) + B (3) + S (1) = 6 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 NIBS

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

Front hooks1

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of NIBS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from NIBS

The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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