Starting With NU
2 words · highest scoring is nun at 3 points
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About 3 Letter Words Starting With NU
There are 2 three letter words starting with NU in our dictionary. The highest scoring is nun at 3 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 2 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — NUN, NUT among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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3 Letter Words Starting With NU at a Glance
Highest Scoring 3 Letter Words Starting With NU
- nun3
- nut3
Common 3 Letter Words Starting With NU
- nun3
- nut3
3 Letter Words Starting With NU by Last Letter
3 Letter Words Starting With NU Defined
- nunNoun · 3 points
- a member of a religious community of women, typically one living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
- nutNoun · 3 points
- a fruit consisting of a hard or tough shell around an edible kernel
3 Letter Words Starting With NU: Questions
How many three letter words starting with NU are there?
There are 2 three letter words starting with NU in our dictionary, and 2 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among three letter words starting with NU?
NUN is the highest scoring option at 3 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common three letter words starting with NU?
NUN, NUT are among the most familiar three letter words starting with NU. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these three letter words starting with NU valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.