Nightcap
/ˈnaɪtˌkæp/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:19 pts8 letters
Definition of Nightcap
noun
- A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas, being common attire in northern Europe before effective home heating became widespread.
"Winston wore a nightcap to stave off the cold."
- A beverage drunk before bed that is usually alcoholic.
"I'll make myself a nightcap of whisky and lemon before heading to bed."
- (by extension) Something the person reads or listens to before bed.
- The final match of a sporting contest, especially the second game of a baseball doubleheader.
- A cap drawn over the face of the condemned person before they are hanged.
Anagrams of Nightcap
Letter Values
n1
i1
g2
h4
t1
c3
a1
p3
Total: 16 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 "Nightcap"
Nightcap is a 8-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "nightcap" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Nightcap" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "nightcap" is a high-scoring word.