Nixie
5 lettersnounUpdated June 2026
Definition
a piece of mail that cannot be delivered; also a water sprite
“The nixie letters were returned to the sorting office.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
nix·ie
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
"Nixie" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early. Watch the less-common letter X.
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Scrabble
"Nixie" is worth 12 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile X — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
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