With NU
3 words · highest scoring is gnu at 4 points
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About 3 Letter Words With NU
There are 3 three letter words containing NU in our dictionary. The highest scoring is gnu at 4 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 3 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — GNU, 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 With NU at a Glance
Highest Scoring 3 Letter Words With NU
- gnu4
- nun3
- nut3
Common 3 Letter Words With NU
- gnu4
- nun3
- nut3
3 Letter Words With NU Defined
- gnuNoun · 4 points
- a large dark African antelope with a long head, a beard and mane, and a sloping back
- 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 With NU: Questions
How many three letter words containing NU are there?
There are 3 three letter words containing NU in our dictionary, and 3 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among three letter words containing NU?
GNU is the highest scoring option at 4 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common three letter words containing NU?
GNU, NUN, NUT are among the most familiar three letter words containing NU. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these three letter words containing 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.