Is NILGHAI a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NILGHAI is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
Points
11
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
7
Letters
N (1) + I (1) + L (1) + G (2) + H (4) + A (1) + I (1) = 11 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.
Definition
Looking for what Nilghai means? Read the full definition, part of speech and example sentences on Wiktionary.
See the definition of NilghaiHooks for NILGHAI
Single letters that turn NILGHAI into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Anagrams of NILGHAI
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from NILGHAI
The 55 highest-scoring words using these letters.
Study NILGHAI and related words
Have a full rack? Use the word finder to find every word you can play.
