8 Words Starting With NIX
The prefix NIX appears in 8 words, from 3-letter words up to 6 letters. The biggest cluster is 5-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 4.8 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 NIX: NIXING (14 pts), NIXY (14 pts), NIXED (13 pts), NIXIES (13 pts), NIXES (12 pts). The shortest is NIX (3 letters) and the longest is NIXIES (6 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in ETY.
Notable words: NIXE — a water sprite [n].; NIXED — to veto [v].; NIXIES — a female nix or malignant water-spirit [n]. Browse words starting with WIG for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with NIX?
NIXING scores 14 points. Runner-up: NIXY at 14 points. See words ending in XEN for more high-value options.
How many words start with NIX?
Our dictionary has 8 words that start with NIX. They range from 3 to 6 letters, with 5-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that starts with NIX?
NIX at just 3 letters. It means: to veto [v, n].