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Is NIMBUS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, NIMBUS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does NIMBUS mean?

  1. noun

    a dark grey cloud bearing rain

  2. noun

    an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
14
Letters
6

N (1) + I (1) + M (3) + B (3) + U (1) + S (1) = 10 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 NIMBUS

NIMBUS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from NIMBUS

The 51 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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