Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Nit.
How to pronounce 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."
Word Game Points
Is NIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nit is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordNIT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.
Is NIT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nit is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNIT has a WORDFEUD points total of 3.