Is NIX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NIX is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does NIX mean?
- noun
a quantity of no importance
“it looked like nothing I had ever seen before”
- verb
command against
“I forbid you to call me late at night”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
3
Letters
N (1) + I (1) + X (8) = 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 NIX
Single letters that turn NIX into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from NIX
The 2 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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