Word: NUT
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Definition of NUT
- A hard-shelled seed.
"There are many sort of nuts: peanuts, cashews, pistachios, Brazil nuts and more."
- 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.
- A crazy person.
"He was driving his car like a nut."
- (mostly in the form "nutting") To gather nuts.
- To hit deliberately with the head; to headbutt.
- (mildly) To orgasm; to ejaculate.
- No.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "nut" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "nut" to secure the victory."
๐ก 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!
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 3 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 3 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NUT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is NUT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in NUT? โผ
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๐ 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
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