With NIL
5 words · highest scoring is menil at 7 points
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About 5 Letter Words With NIL
There are 5 five letter words containing NIL in our dictionary. The highest scoring is menil at 7 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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5 Letter Words With NIL at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words With NIL
- menil7
- anile5
- anils5
- nilas5
- nills5
5 Letter Words With NIL Defined
- menilAdjective · 7 points
- Formerly generally: (of an animal) spotted, speckled, dappled. Now only: specifically (of a deer) having pale fawn fur with white spots (also in extended use). Also as noun: a deer with such colouring.
- nilasNoun · 5 points
- A type of ice which forms on a calm sea as a flexible dull grey crust up to 10 cm thick.
5 Letter Words With NIL: Questions
How many five letter words containing NIL are there?
There are 5 five letter words containing NIL in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words containing NIL?
MENIL is the highest scoring option at 7 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words containing NIL?
ANILE, ANILS, NILAS are among the most familiar five letter words containing NIL. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words containing NIL valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.