Definition of NIB
The tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper.
The bill or beak of a bird; the neb.
Bits of trapped dust or other foreign material that form imperfections in painted or varnished surfaces.
To fit (a pen) with a nib.
Word Details
Is NIB a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NIB is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like NIB are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for NIB
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | i | b | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NIB
3 words from the letters in NIB
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use NIB in Word Games
NIB is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: NIB is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NIB to find 3 additional valid words.