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Is NORTH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NORTH is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun, an adverb and an adjective, most often meaning “the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line”.
Quick answer
Is NORTH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. NORTH is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, and it has 1 anagram: THORN.
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- Letters
- 5
- Scrabble
- 8 pts
- Words With Friends
- 8 pts
- Anagrams
- 1
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
NORTH meaning and definition
NORTH has 4 common senses and works as a noun, an adverb and an adjective. The most common meaning is listed first.
NORTH as a noun
- The region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line.
- The United States (especially the northern states during the American Civil War).
NORTH as an adverb
- In a northern direction.
NORTH as an adjective
- Situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the north.
NORTH Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
NORTH scores 8 in Scrabble and 8 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is H, worth 4 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| N | 1 | 2 |
| O | 1 | 1 |
| R | 1 | 1 |
| T | 1 | 1 |
| H | 4 | 3 |
| Total | 8 | 8 |
NORTH on premium squares
On a double word square NORTH scores 16 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 24. Putting H on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 5 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.
Rearranging the letters of NORTH
1 word uses exactly the same 5 letters as NORTH. See all anagrams of NORTH.
- thorn8
Shorter words hiding in NORTH
The letters N, O, R, T, H make 24 shorter words, up to 4 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble NORTH: all 24 words.
Words like NORTH
One-letter changes to NORTH, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in NORTH
- worth11
- forth11
Add one letter to NORTH
- norths9
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NORTH word facts
NORTH is a 5-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 1 vowel (O) and 4 consonants. It starts with N and ends with H. By corpus frequency, NORTH is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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NORTH Scrabble word FAQ
Is NORTH a Scrabble word?
Yes. NORTH is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does NORTH mean?
NORTH is used as a noun, an adverb and an adjective. Its most common meaning is “the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line”.
How many points is NORTH worth in Scrabble?
NORTH is worth 8 points in Scrabble: N (1) + O (1) + R (1) + T (1) + H (4). On a double word square it scores 16, and on a triple word square 24.
How many points is NORTH in Words With Friends?
NORTH is worth 8 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
What are the anagrams of NORTH?
NORTH has 1 anagram: THORN. Each uses exactly the same letters.
What words can you make from the letters in NORTH?
You can make 24 shorter words from the letters in NORTH, including NO, ON, ROT and HORN.
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