Is NOS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NOS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 3 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does NOS mean?
Nos is a form of NO.
- 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
3
Scrabble
4
Words With Friends
3
Letters
N (1) + O (1) + S (1) = 3 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 NOS
Single letters that turn NOS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of NOS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from NOS
The 6 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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