NEEDLE
/ˈniː.dl/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of NEEDLE
A fine, sharp implement usually for piercing such as sewing, or knitting, acupuncture, tattooing, body piercing, medical injections, etc.
"The seamstress threaded the needle to sew on a button."
Any slender, pointed object resembling a needle, such as a pointed crystal, a sharp pinnacle of rock, an obelisk, etc.
A fine measurement indicator on a dial or graph, e.g. a compass needle.
"The needle on the fuel gauge pointed to empty."
To pierce with a needle, especially for sewing or acupuncture.
To tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at.
"Billy needled his sister incessantly about her pimples."
To form, or be formed, in the shape of a needle.
"to needle crystals"
Examples of NEEDLE in a Sentence
- "The seamstress threaded the needle to sew on a button."
- "The needle on the fuel gauge pointed to empty."
- "Billy needled his sister incessantly about her pimples."
- "to needle crystals"
Word Details
Is NEEDLE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NEEDLE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: NEEDLE uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for NEEDLE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | e | e | d | l | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NEEDLE
25 words from the letters in NEEDLE
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4-letter words
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2-letter words
How to Use NEEDLE in Word Games
NEEDLE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, NEEDLE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NEEDLE to find 25 additional valid words.