Nickname
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as their real name. An informal substitute name, often shortened or modified from the original.
“His childhood nickname 'Speedy' stuck with him throughout his professional athletics career.”
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Eight letters with pattern NICK-; contains three vowels (I, A, E)
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Worth 17 points; compound word with valuable K providing scoring opportunities
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