How many points is NIGHTMARE worth in Scrabble?

NIGHTMARE is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NIGHTMARE?

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

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NIGHTMARE

15 pts

NIGHTMARE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. NIGHTMARE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/ˈnaɪt.mɛə/

Pronunciation: /naɪt.mɛəɹ/

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noun

A demon or monster, thought to plague people while they slept and cause a feeling of suffocation and terror during sleep.
Sleep paralysis.
A very bad or frightening dream.
Example: I had a nightmare that I tried to run but could neither move nor breathe.

Synonyms: incubus, night hag, succubus

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

NIGHTMARE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "The nightmare is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of NIGHTMARE. It scores 15 points.

Word forms

NIGHTMARES16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

NIGHTMARE Scrabble FAQ

Is NIGHTMARE a Scrabble word?: NIGHTMARE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does NIGHTMARE mean?: NIGHTMARE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use NIGHTMARE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The nightmare is noted."
How many points is NIGHTMARE worth in Scrabble?: NIGHTMARE is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NIGHTMARE?: NIGHTMARE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).