Starting With NU
5 words · highest scoring is nukes at 9 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With NU
There are 5 five letter words starting with NU in our dictionary. The highest scoring is nukes at 9 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 5 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — NUDES, NUDGE, NURSE 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.
For a wider net, try 5 Letter Words With NU or Words Starting With NU, which drops the length limit entirely.
5 Letter Words Starting With NU at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With NU
- nukes9
- nutty8
- nudge7
- nudes6
- nurse5
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With NU
- nudes6
- nudge7
- nukes9
- nurse5
- nutty8
5 Letter Words Starting With NU by Last Letter
5 Letter Words Starting With NU Defined
- nudesNoun · 6 points
- a naked human figure as the subject of a painting, sculpture, or photograph
- nudgeVerb · 7 points
- prod (someone) gently with one's elbow in order to attract attention
- nukesNoun · 9 points
- a nuclear weapon
- nurseNoun · 5 points
- a person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital
- nuttyAdjective · 8 points
- tasting like nuts
5 Letter Words Starting With NU: Questions
How many five letter words starting with NU are there?
There are 5 five letter words starting with NU in our dictionary, and 5 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with NU?
NUKES is the highest scoring option at 9 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with NU?
NUDES, NUDGE, NURSE are among the most familiar five letter words starting with NU. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five 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.