51 Words Starting With NOV
The prefix NOV appears in 51 words, from 4-letter words up to 15 letters. The biggest cluster is 9-letter words with 12 entries. Average word length: 8.8 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 NOV: NOVELIZATIONS (25 pts), NOVELIZATION (24 pts), NOVELIZING (23 pts), NOVEMDECILLIONS (23 pts), NOVELISTICALLY (22 pts). The shortest is NOVA (4 letters) and the longest is NOVEMDECILLIONS (15 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in AX.
Notable words: NOVA — an exploding star [n].; NOVAE — an exploding star [n].; NOVELS — a fictional prose narrative [n].; NOVELLA — a short novel [n]. Browse words starting with RA for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with NOV?
NOVELIZATIONS scores 25 points. Runner-up: NOVELIZATION at 24 points. See words ending in XT for more high-value options.
How many words start with NOV?
Our dictionary has 51 words that start with NOV. They range from 4 to 15 letters, with 9-letter words being the most common (12).
What is the shortest word that starts with NOV?
NOVA at just 4 letters. It means: an exploding star [n].