Is NURSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NURSE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does NURSE mean?
- noun
one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
- verb
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
“He nursed his cold with Chinese herbs”
- noun
a woman who is the custodian of children
- verb
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
“bear a grudge”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
5
Letters
N (1) + U (1) + R (1) + S (1) + E (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 NURSE
Single letters that turn NURSE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of NURSE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from NURSE
The 32 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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