99 Words Starting With NIG
The prefix NIG appears in 99 words, from 4-letter words up to 15 letters. The biggest cluster is 9-letter words with 25 entries. Average word length: 9.1 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 NIG: NIGHTMARISHLY (25 pts), NIGHTCLUBBING (24 pts), NIGHTHAWKS (24 pts), NIGHTCLUBBED (23 pts), NIGHTCLUBBERS (23 pts). The shortest is NIGH (4 letters) and the longest is NIGGARDLINESSES (15 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in LADY.
Notable words: NIGH — near [adj, v].; NIGHS — to draw near to [v].; NIGGER — to exhaust by overcropping; to char, blacken [v].; NIGELLA — a garden flower [n]. Browse words starting with Z for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with NIG?
NIGHTMARISHLY scores 25 points. Runner-up: NIGHTCLUBBING at 24 points. See words ending in SIRE for more high-value options.
How many words start with NIG?
Our dictionary has 99 words that start with NIG. They range from 4 to 15 letters, with 9-letter words being the most common (25).
What is the shortest word that starts with NIG?
NIGH at just 4 letters. It means: near [adj, v].