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Word: NUT

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
N 1 U 1 T 1
Length 3 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /nหˆสŒt/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 3 pts
WWF Score 5 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 1
Consonants 2
Unique Letters 3
Top Tile N (1 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Beginner
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of NUT

noun
  1. A hard-shelled seed.

    "There are many sort of nuts: peanuts, cashews, pistachios, Brazil nuts and more."

  2. A piece of metal, usually square or hexagonal in shape, with a hole through it having machined internal threads, intended to be screwed onto a bolt or other threaded shaft.
  3. A crazy person.

    "He was driving his car like a nut."

verb
  1. (mostly in the form "nutting") To gather nuts.
  2. To hit deliberately with the head; to headbutt.
  3. (mildly) To orgasm; to ejaculate.
interjection
  1. No.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "nut" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "nut" to secure the victory."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 3 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 3 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 5 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NUT a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
NUT is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is NUT worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, NUT is worth 3 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 5 points.
How many syllables are in NUT? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in NUT.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing NUT:

  • # the nut effect
  • # master of nut
  • # playing with nut
  • # in terms of nut

Anagrams

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Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of NUT:

Sub-words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (3 Letters)

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