/nu/
nouninterjectionadjective

Is NU a Scrabble word?

Yes. NU is a valid Scrabble word in both tournament lists, NWL2023 and Collins, and in ENABLE. It scores 2 points in Scrabble and 4 in Words With Friends.

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Meaning The letter of the Greek alphabet Ν (N) and ν (n).

Noun 2 meanings

  1. The letter of the Greek alphabet Ν (N) and ν (n).

  2. A measure of constringence in lenses or prisms.

Interjection 2 meanings

  1. An exclamation of surprise, emphasis, doubt, etc.

  2. Well? (Used as a question to demand an answer from someone reluctant to answer.)

Adjective 1 meaning

  1. new

Definitions adapted from Wiktionary: nu via Kaikki/Wiktextract, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where it comes from

Etymology

From Ancient Greek νῦ (nû), name for the letter of the Greek alphabet Ν (N) and ν (n).

NU at a glance

NU has 2 letters and scores 2 points in Scrabble (N 1 + U 1) and 4 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #13,729 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).

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