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Is NODS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, NODS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does NODS mean?

Nods is a form of NOD.

  1. verb

    express or signify by nodding

    “He nodded his approval”

  2. verb

    lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation

    “The teacher nodded when the student gave the right answer”

  3. noun

    a sign of assent or salutation or command

  4. noun

    the act of nodding the head

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

4

Letters

N (1) + O (1) + D (2) + S (1) = 5 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 NODS

NODS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of NODS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from NODS

The 15 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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