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4-Letter Words Starting With NU

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Popular 4-Letter Words Starting With NU

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 4-Letter Words Starting With NU 12 words

How common is NU at the start of four-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 12 four-letter words that start with NU. They average 5.5 points, the best is NUFF (10 points) and 33.3% end in S.

Total words
12
Average Scrabble score
5.5
out of 10 max
Everyday words
42%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
33.3% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 33.3%
  • e 16.7%
  • l 16.7%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring four-letter word that starts with NU

n 1u 1f 4f 4

N 1 + U 1 + F 4 + F 4 = 10 points

Double word
20 pts
Triple word
30 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

nuff

No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.

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How many four-letter words that start with NU are there?

There are 12 four-letter words that start with NU in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring four-letter word that starts with NU?

NUFF is worth 10 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are NUMB (8), NUKE (8), NUBS (6).

What are some common four-letter words that start with NU?

Everyday examples include NUMB, NULL, NUNS, NUTS, NUDE, NUKE, NUBS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare four-letter words that start with NU score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include NUFF (10), NURD (5), NURL (4), NURR (4). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.