NINE
/naɪn/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, numeral
Definition of NINE
The digit or figure 9.
A playing card with nine pips.
A nine-millimeter semi-automatic pistol.
A numerical value equal to 9; the number following eight and preceding ten.
Describing a group or set with nine elements.
"A cat has nine lives."
Examples of NINE in a Sentence
- "A cat has nine lives."
Word Details
Is NINE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NINE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like NINE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for NINE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | i | n | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NINE
4 words from the letters in NINE
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use NINE in Word Games
NINE is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: NINE 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 NINE to find 4 additional valid words.