Definition of NIBS
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.
(after possessive pronoun) An important or self-important person.
(19th century, after possessive pronoun) Self.
A jack turned up by the dealer. (see also nob)
"Two for his nibs."
Examples of NIBS in a Sentence
- "Two for his nibs."
Word Details
Is NIBS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NIBS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like NIBS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for NIBS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | i | b | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NIBS
15 words from the letters in NIBS
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use NIBS in Word Games
NIBS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: NIBS is only 4 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 NIBS to find 15 additional valid words.