Starting With NU
9 words · highest scoring is numeric at 11 points
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About 7 Letter Words Starting With NU
There are 9 seven letter words starting with NU in our dictionary. The highest scoring is numeric at 11 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 9 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — NUANCED, NUCLEUS, NURSERY 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 7 Letter Words With NU or Words Starting With NU, which drops the length limit entirely.
7 Letter Words Starting With NU at a Glance
Highest Scoring 7 Letter Words Starting With NU
- numeric11
- nuanced10
- nursery10
- nuances9
- nuclear9
- nucleus9
- nuggets9
- nursing8
Common 7 Letter Words Starting With NU
- nuanced10
- nuances9
- nuclear9
- nucleus9
- nuggets9
- numeric11
- nursery10
- nursing8
7 Letter Words Starting With NU by Last Letter
- 7 Letter Words Starting With NU Ending in S
- 7 Letter Words Starting With NU Ending in C
- 7 Letter Words Starting With NU Ending in D
- 7 Letter Words Starting With NU Ending in E
- 7 Letter Words Starting With NU Ending in G
- 7 Letter Words Starting With NU Ending in R
- 7 Letter Words Starting With NU Ending in Y
7 Letter Words Starting With NU Defined
- nuancedAdjective · 10 points
- characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression
- nuancesNoun · 9 points
- a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound
- nucleusNoun · 9 points
- the central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth
- nuggetsNoun · 9 points
- a small lump of gold or other precious metal found ready-formed in the earth
- nurseryNoun · 10 points
- a room in a house for the special use of young children
- nursingNoun · 8 points
- the profession or practice of providing care for the sick and infirm
7 Letter Words Starting With NU: Questions
How many seven letter words starting with NU are there?
There are 9 seven letter words starting with NU in our dictionary, and 9 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among seven letter words starting with NU?
NUMERIC is the highest scoring option at 11 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common seven letter words starting with NU?
NUANCED, NUCLEUS, NURSERY are among the most familiar seven letter words starting with NU. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these seven 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.