Is NIGGLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NIGGLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does NIGGLE mean?
- verb
worry unnecessarily or excessively
“don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now”
- verb
argue over petty things
“Let's not quibble over pennies”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
6
Letters
N (1) + I (1) + G (2) + G (2) + L (1) + E (1) = 8 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 NIGGLE
Single letters that turn NIGGLE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of NIGGLE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from NIGGLE
The 28 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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