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NIMBYS

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun

N 1/2
I 1/1
M 3/4
B 3/4
Y 4/3
S 1/1
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Definition of NIMBYS

noun

(usually derogatory) Someone who objects to the building of an undesirable structure in their neighborhood, especially in public policy debate.

"fiscally conservative green (as in money) nimbies (may object to the building of anything which may decrease preexisting property values)"

Examples of NIMBYS in a Sentence

  • "fiscally conservative green (as in money) nimbies (may object to the building of anything which may decrease preexisting property values)"

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
15
points

Is NIMBYS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends

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

Letter Values for NIMBYS

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

Letter nimbys Total
Scrabble 113341 13
WWF 214431 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in NIMBYS

41 words from the letters in NIMBYS

5-letter words

nimby 12/14 UK

4-letter words

inby 9/10 USUKWWF miny 9/10 UK ismy 9/9 UK nimb 8/11 UK mibs 8/10 USUKWWF yins 7/7 USUKWWF bins 6/8 USUKWWF nibs 6/8 USUKWWF snib 6/8 USUKWWF nims 6/8 USUKWWF

3-letter words

bys 8/8 USUKWWF mys 8/8 UK mib 7/9 USUKWWF yin 6/6 USUKWWF sny 6/6 UK syn 6/6 USWWF bin 5/7 USUKWWF nib 5/7 USUKWWF nim 5/7 USUKWWF bis 5/6 USUKWWF sib 5/6 USUKWWF ism 5/6 USUKWWF mis 5/6 USUKWWF sim 5/6 USUKWWF ins 3/4 USUKWWF nis 3/4 UK sin 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

by 7/7 USUKWWF my 7/7 USUKWWF mb 6/8 UK ny 5/5 UK ys 5/4 UK bi 4/5 USUKWWF mi 4/5 USUKWWF bs 4/5 UK ms 4/5 UK in 2/3 USUKWWF is 2/2 USUKWWF si 2/2 USUKWWF ns 2/3 UK

How to Use NIMBYS in Word Games

NIMBYS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, NIMBYS 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 NIMBYS to find 41 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About NIMBYS

What does NIMBYS mean?
NIMBYS is a noun. (usually derogatory) Someone who objects to the building of an undesirable structure in their neighborhood, especially in public policy debate.
Is NIMBYS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NIMBYS is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NIMBYS worth in Scrabble?
NIMBYS is worth 13 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 NIMBYS?
You can make 41 words from the letters in NIMBYS. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.