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6-Letter Words Starting With NIC

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Popular 6-Letter Words Starting With NIC

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 6-Letter Words Starting With NIC 16 words

How common is NIC at the start of six-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 16 six-letter words that start with NIC. They average 11.1 points, the best is NICKUM (14 points) and 25% end in S.

Total words
16
Average Scrabble score
11.1
out of 14 max
Everyday words
38%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
25% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 25%
  • r 18.8%
  • d 12.5%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring six-letter word that starts with NIC

n 1i 1c 3k 5u 1m 3

N 1 + I 1 + C 3 + K 5 + U 1 + M 3 = 14 points

Double word
28 pts
Triple word
42 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

nickum

No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.

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How many six-letter words that start with NIC are there?

There are 16 six-letter words that start with NIC 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 six-letter word that starts with NIC?

NICKUM is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are NICKED (13), NICKEL (12), NICKER (12).

What are some common six-letter words that start with NIC?

Everyday examples include NICEST, NICELY, NICKED, NICKEL, NICETY, NICHES. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare six-letter words that start with NIC score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include NICKUM (14), NICHED (12), NICKAR (12), NICKLE (12). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.