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nigh
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4 LETTERS1 POINT[naɪ]
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When nigh helps
Base Score
1
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
4
G H I N
Two-Letter Start
NI
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
GH
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- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- NI start
- GH ending
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- nigh is a four-letter word, so it is worth 1 point when accepted.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include g, h, i, n plus any remaining hive letters.
- The GH ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the NI start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily page.
Pronunciation
[naɪ][naɪ][naɪ]
verb
To draw nigh (to); to approach; to come near
adjective
Near, close by
"The end is nigh!"
adjective
Not remote in degree, kindred, circumstances, etc.; closely allied; intimate.
adverb
Almost, nearly.
preposition
Near; close to
Related Words
Same Letters
- hinging
Synonyms
- close
- near