How many points is NAPPY worth in Scrabble?

NAPPY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NAPPY?

NAPPY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to NAPPY?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SNAPPY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

NAPPY

12 pts

NAPPY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. NAPPY is a adjective form of kinky. KINKY means "tightly curled".

Meaning & examples

/ˈnæpi/

Pronunciation: /ˈnæpi/

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Pronunciation: /ˈnæpi/

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noun

An absorbent garment worn by a baby who does not yet have voluntary control of his or her bladder and bowels or by someone who is incontinent; a diaper.

Synonyms: diaper, napkin

verb

To put a nappy on.
Example: The mother nappied the baby.

adjective

Having a nap (of cloth etc.); downy; shaggy.
(sometimes offensive) Of hair: tightly curled or twisted; frizzy (often specifically in reference to Afro textured hair)
Inclined to sleep; sleepy.

noun

A shallow, flat-bottomed earthenware or glass bowl with sloping sides.

noun

A kind of strong ale; nappy ale.

adjective

(of a drink) Foamy; having a large head.
(of a horse) Nervous, excitable.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

NAPPY is a adjective form of kinky. KINKY means "tightly curled".

In a sentence: "It is nappy."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

KINKY16 pts

Word forms

Related words

NAPPINESS13 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before NAPPY. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

SNAPPY13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

NAPPY Scrabble FAQ

Is NAPPY a Scrabble word?: NAPPY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does NAPPY mean?: NAPPY is a adjective form of kinky. KINKY means "tightly curled".
How do you use NAPPY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is nappy."
How many points is NAPPY worth in Scrabble?: NAPPY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NAPPY?: NAPPY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NAPPY?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SNAPPY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.