Yes, NU is a valid word.NU is a two-letter word in our dictionary. It means a Greek letter.
NU in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Words With Friends | 4 | 8 | 12 |
Two-letter words like NU are how strong players score in tight spots. Laid parallel to another word, NU forms several short words at once, and each one scores.
Hooks for NU
NU takes 1 front hook and 4 back hooks.
Front hooks: GNU
Back hooks: NUB, NUN, NUS, NUT
Anagrams and words inside NU
Its letters also spell UN.
Longer words that start or end with NU
Our dictionary has 342 longer words that begin with NU and 7 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is NUCLEOPHILICALLY at 28 Scrabble points.
Starting with NU:
NUB, NUN, NUS, NUT, NUBS, NUDE, NUKE, NULL, NUMB, NUNS, NURD, NURL, NUTS, NUBBY, NUBIA, NUCHA, NUDER, NUDES, NUDGE, NUDIE, NUDZH, NUKED, NUKES, NULLS and 318 more
Ending with NU:
GNU, GENU, MENU, CORNU, INCONNU, PARVENU, SUBMENU
Frequently asked questions
Is NU a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. NU 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 NU mean?
NU means a Greek letter.
How many points is NU worth?
NU is worth 2 points in Scrabble and 4 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 NU?
NU takes 1 front hook and 4 back hooks. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.
Examples: GNU, NUB, NUN, NUS, NUT.