31 Words Starting With NUR
The prefix NUR appears in 31 words, from 4-letter words up to 11 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 6 entries. Average word length: 7.6 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 NUR: NURSERYMAN (15 pts), NURSERYMEN (15 pts), NURSEMAIDS (13 pts), NURTURANCES (13 pts), NURSEMAID (12 pts). The shortest is NURD (4 letters) and the longest is NURTURANCES (11 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in LOGY.
Notable words: NURD — a socially inept person [n].; NURDS — a socially inept person [n].; NURLED — to make nurls on [v].; NURLING — to make nurls on [v]. Browse words starting with DOW for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with NUR?
NURSERYMAN scores 15 points. Runner-up: NURSERYMEN at 15 points. See words ending in KEY for more high-value options.
How many words start with NUR?
Our dictionary has 31 words that start with NUR. They range from 4 to 11 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (6).
What is the shortest word that starts with NUR?
NURD at just 4 letters. It means: a socially inept person [n].