18 Words Starting With NIP
The prefix NIP appears in 18 words, from 3-letter words up to 11 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 6 entries. Average word length: 6.6 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 NIP: NIPPINGLY (17 pts), NIPPINESSES (15 pts), NIPPILY (14 pts), NIPPINESS (13 pts), NIPPIEST (12 pts). The shortest is NIP (3 letters) and the longest is NIPPINESSES (11 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in AIDER.
Notable words: NIPA — a low-growing East Indian palm [n].; NIPAS — a low-growing East Indian palm [n].; NIPPED — to pinch lightly [v].; NIPPERS — to seize two ropes together [v]. Browse words starting with ZO for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with NIP?
NIPPINGLY scores 17 points. Runner-up: NIPPINESSES at 15 points. See words ending in ERT for more high-value options.
How many words start with NIP?
Our dictionary has 18 words that start with NIP. They range from 3 to 11 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (6).
What is the shortest word that starts with NIP?
NIP at just 3 letters. It means: to pinch lightly [v].