3 Letter Words That Start With NU

There are 6+ three letter words beginning with NU in our English dictionary. Every three-letter NU word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words starting with NU.

Popular 3-Letter Words Starting With NU

nub 5
nug 4
nun 3
nur 3
nus 3
nut 3

All 3-Letter Words Starting With NU (5 words)

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How Common is NU as a Start 3 Letter word?

There are 6 3-letter words starting with NU in English. The average Scrabble score here is 3.5, with -B endings dominating (17% of them).

Total Words
6
Avg Scrabble Score
3.5
Most Common Ending (17%)
B

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3 Letter Words beginning with NU are often very useful for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. Word Finder by WordTips gives you a list of words ordered by their word game points of your choice. You might also be interested in 3 Letter Words with NU.

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Highest-Scoring 3-Letter NU-Words in Scrabble

nub 5
nug 4
nun 3
nur 3
nut 3
nus 3

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with NU?

5 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with NU is nub with a total of 5 points.

N 1
U 1
B 3
noun 1. the crux or central point of a matter
Synonyms:
quintessencesoulspiritethosnaturelifelifebloodcoreheartcentrecruxnubnucleuskernelmarrowmeatpithgistsubstanceprinciplecentral partfundamental qualitybasic qualityessential partintrinsic naturesum and substancerealityactuality
noun 2. a small lump or protuberance
Synonyms:
lumpbumpprotuberanceprojectionprotrusionbulgeswellingknotnodenodulegnarlgrowthoutgrowthexcrescencecarbuncletumour

FAQ 3 Letter Words That Start With NU

  • How many 3 letter words starting with NU are in the English dictionary?

    There are 6 3-letter words in the English dictionary that start with NU. The average Scrabble score across them is 3.5.

  • Are there any rare 3 letter words starting with NU worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 3-letter words like "nun", "nub", "nur", "nut" start with NU and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "nub" is worth 5 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 3 letter words starting with NU?

    Everyday 3-letter words starting with NU include "nub", "nug", "nun", "nur", "nus".

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