13 Words Starting With NOW
The prefix NOW appears in 13 words, from 3-letter words up to 9 letters. The biggest cluster is 4-letter words with 2 entries. Average word length: 6.2 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 NOW: NOWHITHER (18 pts), NOWADAYS (15 pts), NOWHERES (14 pts), NOWHERE (13 pts), NOWAYS (12 pts). The shortest is NOW (3 letters) and the longest is NOWHITHER (9 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in LIER.
Notable words: NOWS — the present time [n].; NOWAY — in no way [adv].; NOWAYS — in no way [adv].; NOWHERE — a nonexistent place [n]. Browse words starting with Q for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with NOW?
NOWHITHER scores 18 points. Runner-up: NOWADAYS at 15 points. See words ending in NORI for more high-value options.
How many words start with NOW?
Our dictionary has 13 words that start with NOW. They range from 3 to 9 letters, with 4-letter words being the most common (2).
What is the shortest word that starts with NOW?
NOW at just 3 letters. It means: the present time [n].