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Is NEEDLE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, NEEDLE is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “the leaf of a conifer”.

Quick answer

Is NEEDLE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. NEEDLE is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

Checked against this site’s open English word list. Tournament play uses the official NWL or Collins lists, which can differ on rare words and inflections.

Letters
6
Scrabble
7 pts
Words With Friends
9 pts
Anagrams
0
Familiarity
100th percentile

NEEDLE meaning and definition

NEEDLE has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

NEEDLE as a noun

  1. The leaf of a conifer.
  2. A slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument.
  3. A sharp pointed implement (usually steel).

NEEDLE as a verb

  1. Annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism.

NEEDLE Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

NEEDLE scores 7 in Scrabble and 9 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is D, worth 2 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
N12
E11
E11
D22
L12
E11
Total79

NEEDLE on premium squares

On a double word square NEEDLE scores 14 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 21. Putting D on a triple letter square instead adds 4 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 6 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Anagrams of NEEDLE

No other word uses exactly the letters in NEEDLE.

Shorter words hiding in NEEDLE

The letters N, E, E, D, L, E make 26 shorter words, up to 5 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble NEEDLE: all 26 words.

  • end4
  • need5
  • lee3
  • lend5
  • den4
  • eel3
  • el2
  • eld4
  • ne2
  • de3
  • ed3
  • ee2
  • en2
  • ene3
  • led4
  • nee3
  • dee4
  • deen5
  • del4
  • dele5
  • dene5
  • een3
  • leed5
  • ned4

Words like NEEDLE

One-letter changes to NEEDLE, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in NEEDLE

  • needly10

Add one letter to NEEDLE

  • needled9
  • needler8
  • needles8

Remove one letter from NEEDLE

  • neele5

More 6-letter words starting with NE

  • neuter6
  • nestle6
  • nettle6
  • nearby11
  • nerves9
  • nearly9
  • nectar8
  • newton9
  • neaten6
  • nebula8
  • negate7
  • nelson6
  • nester6
  • nestor6
  • nether9
  • neural6
  • nearer6
  • neatly9

NEEDLE word facts

NEEDLE is a 6-letter word with 4 distinct letters: 3 vowels (E) and 3 consonants, with E repeated. It starts with N and ends with E. By corpus frequency, NEEDLE is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters N, E, E, D, L, E on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 6 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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NEEDLE Scrabble word FAQ

Is NEEDLE a Scrabble word?

Yes. NEEDLE is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does NEEDLE mean?

NEEDLE is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “the leaf of a conifer”.

How many points is NEEDLE worth in Scrabble?

NEEDLE is worth 7 points in Scrabble: N (1) + E (1) + E (1) + D (2) + L (1) + E (1). On a double word square it scores 14, and on a triple word square 21.

How many points is NEEDLE in Words With Friends?

NEEDLE is worth 9 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

Does NEEDLE have any anagrams?

No. No other word uses exactly the letters in NEEDLE, but 26 shorter words can be made from them.

What words can you make from the letters in NEEDLE?

You can make 26 shorter words from the letters in NEEDLE, including END, NEED, LEE and LEND.

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