Is NATURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NATURE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does NATURE mean?
- noun
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
“it is the nature of fire to burn”
- noun
a causal agent creating and controlling things in the universe
“the laws of nature”
- noun
the natural physical world including plants and animals and landscapes etc.
“they tried to preserve nature as they found it”
- noun
the complex of emotional and intellectual attributes that determine a person's characteristic actions and reactions
“it is his nature to help others”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
6
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
6
Letters
N (1) + A (1) + T (1) + U (1) + R (1) + E (1) = 6 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for NATURE
Single letters that turn NATURE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from NATURE
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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