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NICKEL

12 pts

NICKEL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. NICKEL means "to plate with a certain metallic element".

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to plate with a certain metallic element

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Add one letter after NICKEL. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in NICKEL, without blank tiles.

Word forms

Letter Values

N1
I1
C3
K5
E1
L1
= 12

NICKEL Scrabble FAQ

Is NICKEL a Scrabble word?
NICKEL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
How many points is NICKEL worth in Scrabble?
NICKEL is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NICKEL?
NICKEL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NICKEL?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes NICKELS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.