Words That Start With NIS

There are over 15 words that begin with NIS in English. From 3-letter words to 10-letter entries, find NIS-words grouped and sortable by length below, all valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and Words With Friends. You can also see five letter words starting with NIS.

15 Common Words Starting with NIS

Most Common Length
6
(5 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
6.7
(out of 13)
Most Common Ending
s
(53%)

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What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with NIS?

13 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with NIS is nisberry with a total of 13 points.

N 1
I 1
S 1
B 3
E 1
R 1
R 1
Y 4

Words that begin with NIS are commonly used for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. You can also find a list of all words that end in NIS and words with NIS. Try our five letter words starting with NIS page if you’re playing Wordle-like games or use the New York Times Wordle Solver for finding the NYT Wordle daily answer.

FAQ Words That Start With NIS

  • How many words starting with NIS are in the English dictionary?

    There are 15 words in the English dictionary that start with NIS, and most of them are 6 letters long (5 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with NIS?

    The longest word starting with NIS is "nisberries" at 10 letters long.

  • Are there any rare words starting with NIS worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon words like "nisberry", "nisgul", "nisin", "nisi" start with NIS and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "nisberry" is worth 13 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with NIS?

    Most words starting with NIS are 6 letters long, including everyday words like "niseis", "nisgul", "nishes", "nisins", "nisses".