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NINJA

/ˈnɪndʒə/

5-letter word · 12 Scrabble points · 16 Words With Friends points

N 1
I 1
N 1
J 8
A 1

Meaning of NINJA

noun
  1. An adult male human.
    "The show is especially popular with middle-aged men."
  2. (collective) All human males collectively: mankind.
noun
  1. A person trained in ninjutsu, especially one used for espionage, assassination, and other tasks requiring stealth during Japan's shogunate period.
  2. A person considered similarly skillful to the historical ninja, especially in covert or stealthy operation.
verb
  1. To act or move like a ninja, particularly with regard to a combination of speed, power, and stealth.
  2. To claim an item through abuse of game mechanics.
    "That damn warrior ninja'd an epic-quality wand even though he can't even use it!"
adjective
  1. Of or related to ninjas in their various senses.
verb
  1. To appropriate something (before someone else does).
  2. To displace something, or take precedence over something.
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About the word NINJA

Is "NINJA" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "NINJA" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "NINJA" worth?

In Scrabble, "NINJA" is worth 12 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 16 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 36.

What does "NINJA" mean?

An adult male human.

Does "NINJA" have any anagrams?

No, "NINJA" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.