Words That Start With NINJ

Q: What is the highest-scoring word that starts with NINJ?

NINJITSUS is worth 16 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are NINJUTSUS (16), NINJITSU (15), NINJUTSU (15).

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All Words That Start With NINJ 6 words

How common is NINJ at the start of words?

Our combined English word list has 6 words that start with NINJ. Most are 8 letters long, they average 14.5 points and the best is NINJITSUS (16 points).

Total words: 6
Most common length: 8 letters; 2 words
Average Scrabble score: 14.5; out of 16 max
Longest word: NINJITSUS; 9 letters
Most common ending: S; 50% of words

Most common last letters

s 50%
u 33.3%
a 16.7%

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Highest-scoring word that starts with NINJ

n ₁i ₁n ₁j ₈i ₁t ₁s ₁u ₁s ₁

N 1 + I 1 + N 1 + J 8 + I 1 + T 1 + S 1 + U 1 + S 1 = 16 points

Double word: 32 pts
Triple word: 48 pts

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

ninjitsus

Form of ninjitsu

nounthe traditional Japanese method of espionage; involves stealthy movements and the use of camouflage

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