9-Letter Words With NIFE
- 8 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 9-Letter Words With NIFE
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 9-Letter Words With NIFE 8 words
How often does NIFE appear in nine-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 8 nine-letter words containing NIFE. They average 18 points and the best is JACKKNIFE (29 points).
- Total words
- 8
- Average Scrabble score
- 18
- out of 29 max
- Everyday words
- 38%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- E
- 37.5% of words
Most common last letters
- e 37.5%
- s 37.5%
- o 12.5%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring nine-letter word containing NIFE
j 8a 1c 3k 5k 5n 1i 1f 4e 1
J 8 + A 1 + C 3 + K 5 + K 5 + N 1 + I 1 + F 4 + E 1 = 29 points
- Double word
- 58 pts
- Triple word
- 87 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
jackknife
- nouna large knife with one or more folding blades
- nouna dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out
- verbdive into the water bending the body at the waist at a right angle, like a jackknife
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How many nine-letter words containing NIFE are there?
There are 8 nine-letter words containing NIFE in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.
What is the highest-scoring nine-letter word containing NIFE?
JACKKNIFE is worth 29 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DRAWKNIFE (20), KNIFELIKE (20), KNIFELESS (16).
What are some common nine-letter words containing NIFE?
Everyday examples include MANIFESTO, JACKKNIFE, MANIFESTS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare nine-letter words containing NIFE score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include KNIFELIKE (20), KNIFELESS (16), KNIFEREST (16), VINIFERAS (15). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.