ni-KAHB
NIQAB A face veil worn by some Muslim women that covers all of the face except the eyes.
No. NIQAB is not in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools (proper nouns, abbreviations and most slang are excluded), so it cannot be played in Scrabble, Words With Friends or Wordfeud. If it were allowed, its tiles would add up to 16 points in Scrabble.
| Letter | N | I | Q | A | B | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 16 |
| Words With Friends | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 18 |
| Wordfeud | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 17 |
A niqab is a face veil worn by some Muslim women as part of their interpretation of hijab (modest dress). It covers the entire face except for the eyes, distinguishing it from other Islamic coverings like the hijab (headscarf) or burqa (full body covering including eyes).
The practice of wearing niqab varies widely across Muslim communities and is subject to different religious interpretations. While some view it as a religious obligation, others see it as cultural tradition or personal choice. The garment has become a focal point in debates about religious freedom, women's rights, and cultural integration.
In word games, NIQAB offers a valuable 5-letter option for using Q without U. Its relatively recent entry into English dictionaries makes it less familiar to some players, but it's fully valid in competitive play.
The word 'niqab' comes from Arabic 'niqāb' (نقاب), meaning 'veil' or 'mask,' from the root n-q-b meaning 'to perforate' or 'pierce' (referring to the eye openings). It entered English in the late 20th century as Muslim populations in English-speaking countries grew. The word gained wider recognition during debates about religious dress in various countries.
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of NIQAB.
Words inside NIQAB: 15 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: QIBANIBANBINNABNIBABBABIAINANIAI. See all words from NIQAB.