NIPPING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of NIPPING
To catch and enclose or compress tightly between two surfaces, or points which are brought together or closed; to pinch; to close in upon.
To remove by pinching, biting, or cutting with two meeting edges of anything; to clip.
To blast, as by frost; to check the growth or vigor of; to destroy.
To make a quick, short journey or errand, usually a round trip.
"Why don’t you nip down to the grocer’s for some milk?"
The act or sensation of giving a nip.
Examples of NIPPING in a Sentence
- "Why don’t you nip down to the grocer’s for some milk?"
Word Details
Is NIPPING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NIPPING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of NIPPING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for NIPPING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | i | p | p | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NIPPING
15 words from the letters in NIPPING
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How to Use NIPPING in Word Games
NIPPING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since NIPPING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NIPPING to find 15 additional valid words.