/nɪˈkɑːb/
noun
Is NIQAB a Scrabble word?
Yes. NIQAB is a valid Scrabble word in both tournament lists, NWL2023 and Collins. It scores 16 points in Scrabble and 18 in Words With Friends.
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Meaning A veil which covers the face (except for the eyes), worn by some Muslim women as a part of sartorial hijab.
Noun 1 meaning
A veil which covers the face (except for the eyes), worn by some Muslim women as a part of sartorial hijab.
“Holonym: hijab”
Where it comes from
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic نِقَاب (niqāb).
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NIQAB at a glance
NIQAB has 5 letters and scores 16 points in Scrabble (N 1 + I 1 + Q 10 + A 1 + B 3) and 18 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #50,305 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).
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