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NICKEL

6 letters · 2 syllables

N 1/2
I 1/1
C 3/4
K 5/5
E 1/1
L 1/2
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Definition of NICKEL

NICKEL is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is NICKEL a Scrabble Word?

Yes, NICKEL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: NICKEL uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for NICKEL

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter nickel Total
Scrabble 113511 12
WWF 214512 15

Anagrams of NICKEL

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

nickle 12/15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in NICKEL

40 words from the letters in NICKEL

6-letter words

nickle 12/15 USUKWWF

5-letter words

clink 11/14 USUKWWF inkle 9/11 USUKWWF liken 9/11 USUKWWF cline 7/10 USUKWWF incle 7/10 UK

4-letter words

lick 10/12 USUKWWF neck 10/12 USUKWWF nick 10/12 USUKWWF like 8/9 USUKWWF kine 8/9 USUKWWF kiln 8/10 USUKWWF link 8/10 USUKWWF ceil 6/8 USUKWWF lice 6/8 USUKWWF cine 6/8 USUKWWF nice 6/8 USUKWWF lien 4/6 USUKWWF line 4/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

ick 9/10 USUKWWF elk 7/8 USUKWWF lek 7/8 USUKWWF ilk 7/8 USUKWWF ken 7/8 USUKWWF nek 7/8 UK ink 7/8 USUKWWF kin 7/8 USUKWWF ice 5/6 USUKWWF cel 5/7 USUKWWF lei 3/4 USUKWWF lie 3/4 USUKWWF lin 3/5 USWWF nil 3/5 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ki 6/6 UK el 2/3 USWWF li 2/3 USWWF en 2/3 USUKWWF ne 2/3 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF ln 2/4 UK

How to Use NICKEL in Word Games

NICKEL is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, NICKEL 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 NICKEL to find 40 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About NICKEL

What does NICKEL mean?
NICKEL is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is NICKEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NICKEL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NICKEL worth in Scrabble?
NICKEL is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from NICKEL?
You can make 40 words from the letters in NICKEL. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of NICKEL?
The anagrams of NICKEL (words using the exact same letters) are: NICKLE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.