13 Words Starting With NIB
The prefix NIB appears in 13 words, from 3-letter words up to 8 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 6 entries. Average word length: 6.5 letters.
N words revolve around negation (no, not, never, none), nature (night, north, nest), and newness. The prefix non- alone multiplies the count significantly.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with NIB: NIBLICKS (16 pts), NIBLICK (15 pts), NIBBLING (13 pts), NIBLIKE (13 pts), NIBBING (12 pts). The shortest is NIB (3 letters) and the longest is NIBBLERS (8 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in PHONY.
Notable words: NIBS — to provide with a penpoint [v].; NIBBED — to provide with a penpoint [v].; NIBBING — to provide with a penpoint [v].; NIBBLERS — one who nibbles [n]. Browse words starting with VIA for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with NIB?
NIBLICKS scores 16 points. Runner-up: NIBLICK at 15 points. See words ending in FINE for more high-value options.
How many words start with NIB?
Our dictionary has 13 words that start with NIB. They range from 3 to 8 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (6).
What is the shortest word that starts with NIB?
NIB at just 3 letters. It means: to equip with a penpoint [v].