Nims
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third-person singular present of nim, meaning to play the ancient strategy game in which players alternately remove objects from rows to force their opponent into a losing position.
“She nims with great skill and has never been beaten by a casual opponent.”
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Short and uncommon, with the NIM base making this difficult to arrive at in Wordle.
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Worth 6 points, the M adds value and the word fills tight board gaps cleanly.
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