Is NO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NO is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 2 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does NO mean?
- adjective
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns for indicating a complete or almost complete lack or zero quantity of
“we have no bananas”
- adverb
referring to the degree to which a certain quality is present
“he was no heavier than a child”
- noun
a negative
“his no was loud and clear”
- adverb
not in any degree or manner; not at all
“he is no better today”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
2
Scrabble
3
Words With Friends
2
Letters
N (1) + O (1) = 2 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 NO
Single letters that turn NO into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of NO
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from NO
The 1 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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