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Is NIPS a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does NIPS mean?

Nips is a form of NIP.

  1. verb

    squeeze tightly between the fingers

    “He pinched her behind”

  2. verb

    give a small sharp bite to

    “The Queen's corgis always nip at her staff's ankles”

  3. noun

    a small drink of liquor

    “he poured a shot of whiskey”

  4. noun

    (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
8
Letters
4

N (1) + I (1) + P (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 NIPS

Single letters that turn NIPS 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 NIPS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from NIPS

The 14 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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