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SPIKENARD

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of SPIKENARD

noun

A perfumed ointment, extracted from the plant Nardostachys jatamansi that belongs to the Valerian family and grows in the Himalayas.

noun

The plant Nardostachys jatamansi (syn. Nardostachys grandiflora).

noun

Lavandula stoechas, another species used in antiquity to produce an aromatic oil.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
18
points

Is SPIKENARD a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: SPIKENARD uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SPIKENARD

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

Letter spikenard Total
Scrabble 131511112 16
WWF 141512112 18

Anagrams of SPIKENARD

Words made by rearranging the exact same 9 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPIKENARD

100 words from the letters in SPIKENARD

How to Use SPIKENARD in Word Games

SPIKENARD is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SPIKENARD

What does SPIKENARD mean?
SPIKENARD is a noun. A perfumed ointment, extracted from the plant Nardostachys jatamansi that belongs to the Valerian family and grows in the Himalayas.
Is SPIKENARD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SPIKENARD is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SPIKENARD worth in Scrabble?
SPIKENARD is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SPIKENARD?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SPIKENARD. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of SPIKENARD?
The anagrams of SPIKENARD (words using the exact same letters) are: KIDNAPERS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.