Nadir
/neɪˈdɪə(ɹ)/
Scrabble:6 ptsWWF:7 pts5 letters
Definition of Nadir
noun
- The point of the celestial sphere, directly opposite the zenith; inferior pole of the horizon; point of the celestial sphere directly under the place of observation.
- The lowest point; time of greatest depression.
- The axis of a projected conical shadow; the direction of the force of gravity at a location; down.
"The nadir of the sun is the axis of the shadow projected by the Earth."
- An empty box added beneath a full one in a beehive to give the colony more room to expand or store honey.
Anagrams of Nadir
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
n1
a1
d2
i1
r1
Total: 6 Scrabble points
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 "Nadir"
Nadir is a 5-letter word that scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "nadir" can be rearranged to form 3 other valid words.
Using "Nadir" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "nadir" is a low-scoring word.