Nicety
/ˈnaɪsɪti/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:12 pts6 letters
Definition of Nicety
noun
- A small detail or distinction.
"We met the new captain while we were taking enemy fire and were unable to observe the niceties of formal introductions."
- Subtlety or precision of use.
"A rocket-propelled grenade doesn't have the nicety of a sniper round, but you must admit its effectiveness."
- Delicacy of character or feeling usually from excessive refinement; fastidiousness
- That which is delicate to the taste.
Anagrams of Nicety
Letter Values
n1
i1
c3
e1
t1
y4
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Nicety
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Nicety"
Nicety is a 6-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Nicety" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "nicety" is a medium-scoring word.