Yes, NO is a valid word.NO is a two-letter word in our dictionary. It means a negative reply.
NO in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Words With Friends | 3 | 6 | 9 |
Two-letter words like NO are how strong players score in tight spots. Laid parallel to another word, NO forms several short words at once, and each one scores.
Hooks for NO
NO takes 0 front hooks and 10 back hooks.
Front hooks: none
Back hooks: NOB, NOD, NOG, NOH, NOM, NOO, NOR, NOS, NOT, NOW
Anagrams and words inside NO
Its letters also spell ON.
Longer words that start or end with NO
Our dictionary has 2,131 longer words that begin with NO and 85 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is NONSCHIZOPHRENIC at 37 Scrabble points.
Starting with NO:
NOB, NOD, NOG, NOH, NOM, NOO, NOR, NOS, NOT, NOW, NOBS, NOCK, NODE, NODI, NODS, NOEL, NOES, NOGG, NOGS, NOIL, NOIR, NOLO, NOMA, NOME and 2,107 more
Ending with NO:
FANO, FINO, KENO, KINO, LENO, LINO, MANO, MENO, MONO, VINO, WINO, AMINO, BEANO, CHINO, CYANO, GUANO, IMINO, LLANO, PHONO, PIANO, PORNO, RHINO, SEGNO, STENO and 61 more
Frequently asked questions
Is NO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. NO is in the ENABLE word list that this site uses, which closely matches the dictionary used for North American Scrabble. Collins, the list used in most other countries, contains nearly every ENABLE word as well. For tournament play, confirm against the official list for your event.
What does NO mean?
NO means a negative reply.
How many points is NO worth?
NO is worth 2 points in Scrabble and 3 points in Words With Friends before any premium squares. A double word square doubles that, and a triple word square triples it.
What words can you make by adding a letter to NO?
NO takes 0 front hooks and 10 back hooks. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.
Examples: NOB, NOD, NOG, NOH, NOM.