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6-Letter Words Starting With NUT

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Popular 6-Letter Words Starting With NUT

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

All 6-Letter Words Starting With NUT 7 words

How common is NUT at the start of six-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 7 six-letter words that start with NUT. They average 6.6 points and the best is NUTMEG (9 points).

Total words
7
Average Scrabble score
6.6
out of 9 max
Everyday words
29%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
T
28.6% of words

Most common last letters

  • t 28.6%
  • a 14.3%
  • d 14.3%

Top vowel pairs

  • ia14.3%

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

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring six-letter word that starts with NUT

n 1u 1t 1m 3e 1g 2

N 1 + U 1 + T 1 + M 3 + E 1 + G 2 = 9 points

Double word
18 pts
Triple word
27 pts

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

nutmeg

  1. nounEast Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace
  2. nounhard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground
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How many six-letter words that start with NUT are there?

There are 7 six-letter words that start with NUT 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 NUT?

NUTMEG is worth 9 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are NUTTED (7), NUTRIA (6), NUTTER (6).

What are some common six-letter words that start with NUT?

Everyday examples include NUTMEG, NUTTED, NUTRIA. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare six-letter words that start with NUT score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include NUTANT (6), NUTATE (6). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.