NINJA
/ˈnɪndʒə/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of NINJA
An adult male human.
"The show is especially popular with middle-aged men."
(collective) All human males collectively: mankind.
A human, a person of either gender, usually an adult. (See usage notes.)
"every man for himself"
A person trained in ninjutsu, especially one used for espionage, assassination, and other tasks requiring stealth during Japan's shogunate period.
A person considered similarly skillful to the historical ninja, especially in covert or stealthy operation.
A person considered to look like the historical ninja in some way, including (Mongolia) amateur private miners.
To act or move like a ninja, particularly with regard to a combination of speed, power, and stealth.
To claim an item through abuse of game mechanics.
"That damn warrior ninja'd an epic-quality wand even though he can't even use it!"
Examples of NINJA in a Sentence
- "The show is especially popular with middle-aged men."
- "every man for himself"
- "That damn warrior ninja'd an epic-quality wand even though he can't even use it!"
Word Details
Is NINJA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NINJA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: NINJA uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for NINJA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | i | n | j | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NINJA
13 words from the letters in NINJA
4-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use NINJA in Word Games
NINJA is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, NINJA 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 NINJA to find 13 additional valid words.