6-Letter Words Starting With NO

Q: How many six-letter words that start with NO are there?

There are 113 six-letter words that start with NO in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

Q: What is the highest-scoring six-letter word that starts with NO?

NOZZLE is worth 24 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are NOZZER (24), NOTCHY (14), NOCKED (13).

Q: What are some common six-letter words that start with NO?

Everyday examples include NOTICE , NOTIFY , NORMAL , NOBODY , NOVICE , NOTION , NOTING , NOUGAT . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: Which rare six-letter words that start with NO score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include NOZZER (24), NOTCHY (14), NONTAX (13), NOCAKE (12). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.

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Popular 6-Letter Words Starting With NO

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All 6-Letter Words Starting With NO 113 words

How common is NO at the start of six-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 113 six-letter words that start with NO. They average 8.5 points, the best is NOZZLE (24 points) and 24.8% end in S.

Total words: 113
Average Scrabble score: 8.5; out of 24 max
Everyday words: 18%; common in ordinary English
Most common ending: S; 24.8% of words

Most common last letters

s 24.8%
e 20.4%
r 9.7%

Top vowel pairs

ou8.8%
oo8%
ie3.5%

Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.

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Highest-scoring six-letter word that starts with NO

n ₁o ₁z ₁₀z ₁₀l ₁e ₁

N 1 + O 1 + Z 10 + Z 10 + L 1 + E 1 = 24 points

Double word: 48 pts
Triple word: 72 pts

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

nozzle

nouna projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
nouninformal terms for the nose

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How many six-letter words that start with NO are there?

There are 113 six-letter words that start with NO 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 six-letter word that starts with NO?

NOZZLE is worth 24 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are NOZZER (24), NOTCHY (14), NOCKED (13).

What are some common six-letter words that start with NO?

Everyday examples include NOTICE, NOTIFY, NORMAL, NOBODY, NOVICE, NOTION, NOTING, NOUGAT. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare six-letter words that start with NO score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include NOZZER (24), NOTCHY (14), NONTAX (13), NOCAKE (12). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.