How many points is NIL worth in Scrabble?

NIL is worth 3 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NIL?

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

Can you add a letter to NIL?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

NIL

3 pts

NIL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points. NIL is a noun form of nothing. NOTHING means "the absence of all quantity or magnitude".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

NIL is a noun form of nothing. NOTHING means "the absence of all quantity or magnitude".

In a sentence: "The nil is noted."

Share NIL

Check the Scrabble meaning of NIL. It scores 3 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

NOTHING11 pts

Word forms

NILS4 pts

Front hooks

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

ANIL4 pts

Back hooks

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

NILL4 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 3

NIL Scrabble FAQ

Is NIL a Scrabble word?: NIL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points.
What does NIL mean?: NIL is a noun form of nothing. NOTHING means "the absence of all quantity or magnitude".
How do you use NIL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The nil is noted."
How many points is NIL worth in Scrabble?: NIL is worth 3 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NIL?: NIL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NIL?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ANIL, NILL. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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