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Nightjar
n 1i 1g 2h 4t 1j 8a 1r 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does nightjar mean?
noun
mainly crepuscular or nocturnal nonpasserine birds with mottled greyish-brown plumage and large eyes; feed on insects
Synonymsgoatsuckercaprimulgid
Is NIGHTJAR a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is NIGHTJAR worth?
Scrabble
19 ptsWords With Friends
22 ptsWordfeud
22 ptsNYT Crossplay
22 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in NIGHTJAR
Hooks for NIGHTJAR
Add one letter to the front or back of NIGHTJAR to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Nightjar: quick answers
Is NIGHTJAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. NIGHTJAR is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 19 points before board bonuses.
How many points is NIGHTJAR worth?
NIGHTJAR scores 19 points in Scrabble, 22 in Words With Friends, 22 in Wordfeud and 22 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does nightjar mean?
As a noun, nightjar means “mainly crepuscular or nocturnal nonpasserine birds with mottled greyish-brown plumage and large eyes”.
What words can you make with the letters in NIGHTJAR?
You can make 156 shorter words from NIGHTJAR, such as JAGHIR, HIJRA, HAJI, HAJ. See the full list.