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NIGELLA

/naɪˈd͡ʒɛlə/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun

N 1/2
I 1/1
G 2/3
E 1/1
L 1/2
L 1/2
A 1/1

Definition of NIGELLA

noun

Any plant of the genus Nigella of about twelve species of annual flowering plants, the blooms of which are generally blue in colour but also found in shades of pink, white and pale purple.

noun

The seeds of the plant Nigella sativa, used as a culinary spice.

Synonyms of NIGELLA

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Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
12
points

Is NIGELLA a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of NIGELLA earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.

Letter Values for NIGELLA

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

Letter nigella Total
Scrabble 1121111 8
WWF 2131221 12

Anagrams of NIGELLA

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Words You Can Make With the Letters in NIGELLA

100 words from the letters in NIGELLA

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How to Use NIGELLA in Word Games

NIGELLA is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since NIGELLA uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 58 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NIGELLA to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About NIGELLA

What does NIGELLA mean?
NIGELLA is a noun. Any plant of the genus Nigella of about twelve species of annual flowering plants, the blooms of which are generally blue in colour but also found in shades of pink, white and pale purple.
Is NIGELLA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NIGELLA is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NIGELLA worth in Scrabble?
NIGELLA is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from NIGELLA?
You can make 100 words from the letters in NIGELLA. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of NIGELLA?
Synonyms of NIGELLA include: love-in-a-mist, black onion seed, kalonji, onion seed. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of NIGELLA?
The anagrams of NIGELLA (words using the exact same letters) are: GALLEIN. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.