Starting With NU
95 words, 7 of them common · highest scoring is nuzzling at 27 points
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About 8 Letter Words Starting With NU
There are 95 eight letter words starting with NU in our dictionary. The highest scoring is nuzzling at 27 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 7 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — NUISANCE, NUMERALS, NURTURED 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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8 Letter Words Starting With NU at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With NU
- nuzzling27
- nuzzlers26
- nudzhing22
- numchuck21
- nunchuck19
- numbfish18
- nunchaku17
- nunchuks17
Common 8 Letter Words Starting With NU
- nuisance10
- numbered13
- numerals10
- numerous10
- nurtured9
- nutrient8
- nutshell11
8 Letter Words Starting With NU by Last Letter
- 8 Letter Words Starting With NU Ending in S
- 8 Letter Words Starting With NU Ending in E
- 8 Letter Words Starting With NU Ending in G
- 8 Letter Words Starting With NU Ending in T
- 8 Letter Words Starting With NU Ending in D
- 8 Letter Words Starting With NU Ending in L
- 8 Letter Words Starting With NU Ending in N
- 8 Letter Words Starting With NU Ending in R
- 8 Letter Words Starting With NU Ending in Y
- 8 Letter Words Starting With NU Ending in C
- 8 Letter Words Starting With NU Ending in H
- 8 Letter Words Starting With NU Ending in K
- 8 Letter Words Starting With NU Ending in A
- 8 Letter Words Starting With NU Ending in I
- 8 Letter Words Starting With NU Ending in M
- 8 Letter Words Starting With NU Ending in U
8 Letter Words Starting With NU Defined
- nuisanceNoun · 10 points
- a person or thing causing inconvenience or annoyance
- numberedVerb · 13 points
- amount to (a specified figure or quantity); comprise
- numeralsNoun · 10 points
- a figure, symbol, or group of figures or symbols denoting a number
- numerousAdjective · 10 points
- great in number; many
- nurturedVerb · 9 points
- care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing
- nutrientNoun · 8 points
- a substance that provides nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and for growth
8 Letter Words Starting With NU: Questions
How many eight letter words starting with NU are there?
There are 95 eight letter words starting with NU in our dictionary, and 7 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with NU?
NUZZLING is the highest scoring option at 27 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words starting with NU?
NUISANCE, NUMERALS, NURTURED are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with NU. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight 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.