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NIT

(noun)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Nit.

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Nit - as a noun

A luminance unit equal to 1 candle per square meter measured perpendicular to the rays from the source

Egg or young of an insect parasitic on mammals especially a sucking louse; often attached to a hair or item of clothing

Example Sentences

"The hairdresser found a nit in the child's hair."
"The teacher explained that a nit is the egg of a louse."
"The mother carefully combed through her daughter's hair to remove any nits."
"Every time I see a bug, I worry it might be a lice nit."
"After treating her hair, she was relieved to find no more nits."
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Word Game Points

Is NIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nit is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NIT has a SCRABBLE points total of 3.

Is NIT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nit is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NIT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.

Is NIT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nit is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NIT has a WORDFEUD points total of 3.

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