6-letter words containing n, a, i
- nubain — an opiate drug, nalbuphine hydrochloride, used as a painkiller and, illegally, by bodybuilders and others to increase their pain threshold and as a recreational drug, being a cheap alternative to heroin
- nubian — a member of any of the various peoples inhabiting Nubia.
- numina — plural of numen.
- nutria — the coypu.
- oaring — Present participle of oar.
- obtain — to come into possession of; get, acquire, or procure, as through an effort or by a request: to obtain permission; to obtain a better income.
- ohioan — of Ohio
- oilcan — a can having a long spout through which oil is poured or squirted to lubricate machinery or the like.
- oilman — a person who owns or operates oil wells or an executive in the petroleum industry.
- olinda — a city in NE Brazil, N suburb of Recife, on the Atlantic coast: beach resort.
- on-air — broadcasting: an announcer with five years of on-air experience.
- onagri — a wild ass, Equus hemionus, of southwestern Asia.
- oneida — a member of an Iroquois people formerly inhabiting the region east of Oneida Lake.
- ordain — to invest with ministerial or sacerdotal functions; confer holy orders upon.
- origan — an aromatic herb, especially oregano.
- orinda — a town in W California.
- ossian — a legendary hero and poet and son of Finn, who is supposed to have lived during the 3rd century a.d., represented in Gaelic poems and in imitations of them written by James Macpherson in the 18th century.
- pacing — a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc.: to walk at a brisk pace of five miles an hour.
- pacino — Al, full name Alfredo James Pacino. born 1940, US film actor; his films include The Godfather (1972), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), Scent of a Woman (1992), for which he won an Oscar, and Insomnia (2002)
- paging — a boy servant or attendant.
- pained — hurt; injured.
- painim — a heathen or pagan
- painty — of, coated with, or soiled with paint: a painty finish; painty overalls.
- paisan — compatriot.
- paling — a stake or picket, as of a fence.
- panaji — state of W India, on the Arabian Sea. A former Portuguese colony, it was later (1961–87) part of the union territory of Goa, Daman, and Diu. 1426 sq. mi. (3693 sq. km). Capital: Panaji (Panjim).
- pandit — Vijaya Lakshmi [vi-jahy-uh lahk-shmee] /vɪˈdʒaɪ ə ˈlɑk ʃmi/ (Show IPA), 1900–90, Indian stateswoman (sister of Jawaharlal Nehru).
- panier — a basket, especially a large one, for carrying goods, provisions, etc.
- panini — flourished c400 b.c, Indian grammarian of Sanskrit.
- panino — Usually, panini. a traditional, small Italian sandwich filled with meat, cheese, grilled vegetables, etc., and usually toasted.
- panisc — a faun; an attendant of Pan
- panjim — an administrative territory of India, in the W part: formerly Portuguese India; annexed by India 1961. 1426 sq. mi. (3693 sq. km). Capital: Panjim.
- pansil — Pancha Sila.
- pantie — panties.
- papain — Biochemistry. a proteolytic enzyme found in the fruit of the papaya tree, Carica papaya.
- parian — of or relating to Paros, noted for its white marble.
- paring — the act of a person or thing that pares.
- parkin — (in Britain and New Zealand) a moist spicy ginger cake usually containing oatmeal
- parnis — Mollie (Mollie Parnis Livingston) 1905–1992, U.S. fashion designer.
- pascin — Jules [zhyl] /ʒül/ (Show IPA), (Julius Pincas) 1885–1930, French painter, born in Bulgaria.
- patina — a film or incrustation, usually green, produced by oxidation on the surface of old bronze and often esteemed as being of ornamental value.
- patine — patina.
- patwin — a member of a North American Indian people of the western Sacramento River valley in California.
- paulin — a tarpaulin
- paving — Southern Louisiana. a paved road.
- pawing — the foot of an animal having claws.
- pay in — a deposit in an account.
- pay-in — a deposit in an account.
- paying — work: that is paid
- paynim — a pagan or heathen.