33 Words Starting With NOD
The prefix NOD appears in 33 words, from 3-letter words up to 11 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 9 entries. Average word length: 6.8 letters.
N words revolve around negation (no, not, never, none), nature (night, north, nest), and newness. The prefix non- alone multiplies the count significantly.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with NOD: NODDINGLY (15 pts), NODALITY (12 pts), NODOSITY (12 pts), NODULATIONS (12 pts), NODALITIES (11 pts). The shortest is NOD (3 letters) and the longest is NODULATIONS (11 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in DEET.
Notable words: NODE — a swollen enlargement [n].; NODAL — of the nature of a node [adj].; NODDED — to give a quick forward motion of the head [v].; NODALLY — of the nature of a node [adv]. Browse words starting with KALE for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with NOD?
NODDINGLY scores 15 points. Runner-up: NODALITY at 12 points. See words ending in METRY for more high-value options.
How many words start with NOD?
Our dictionary has 33 words that start with NOD. They range from 3 to 11 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (9).
What is the shortest word that starts with NOD?
NOD at just 3 letters. It means: to hand over a quick forward motion of the head [v].