SPIKENARD
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of SPIKENARD
A perfumed ointment, extracted from the plant Nardostachys jatamansi that belongs to the Valerian family and grows in the Himalayas.
The plant Nardostachys jatamansi (syn. Nardostachys grandiflora).
Lavandula stoechas, another species used in antiquity to produce an aromatic oil.
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Is SPIKENARD a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SPIKENARD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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Letter Values for SPIKENARD
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | p | i | k | e | n | a | r | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPIKENARD
100 words from the letters in SPIKENARD
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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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