Is NOSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NOSES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does NOSES mean?
Noses is a form of NOSE.
- noun
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
“he has a cold in the nose”
- noun
a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
“the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry”
- noun
the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
“he ducked under the nose of the gun”
- verb
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
“This guy is always nosing around the office”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 5
- Words With Friends
- 6
- Letters
- 5
N (1) + O (1) + S (1) + E (1) + 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 NOSES
Single letters that turn NOSES into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of NOSES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from NOSES
The 28 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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