NOSE

Noun4 lettersValid in our Scrabble word list
Unscramble NOSE

Quick definition

NOSE is the facial feature used for breathing and smelling. At {gameData.scrabble.points} points in Scrabble, it's a simple but useful word for clearing common tiles!

Is NOSE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. NOSE is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 4 points in Scrabble, 5 in Words With Friends and 4 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.

LetterNOSETotal
Scrabble11114
Words With Friends21115
Wordfeud11114

Definition and meaning

NOSE is the prominent facial feature that contains the nostrils and serves as the primary organ for smell. Beyond its biological function, the nose appears in countless idioms and expressions, from "nose to the grindstone" to "follow your nose."

NOSE in a sentence

  • NOSE is my rack-clearing hero - all common letters but still worth 4 points!
  • I love playing NOSE parallel to other words - NO, OS, SE are all valid!

Origin

NOSE comes from Old English "nosu," related to Old Norse "nǫs" and German "Nase." All derive from Proto-Germanic "*nusō," ultimately from Proto-Indo-European "*nas-" meaning "nose" - one of the most ancient and stable words across languages.

Anagrams, hooks and words inside NOSE

Anagrams: EONSNOESONESSONE

Hooks: no front hooks; back NOSED, NOSES, NOSEY.

Words inside NOSE: 21 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: EONSNOESONESSONEENSEONNOSOESONEONSOSESEN. See all words from NOSE.

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