23 Words Starting With NUB
The prefix NUB appears in 23 words, from 3-letter words up to 11 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 6 entries. Average word length: 7.0 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 NUB: NUBBINESSES (15 pts), NUBUCKS (15 pts), NUBUCK (14 pts), NUBBINESS (13 pts), NUBBLIEST (13 pts). The shortest is NUB (3 letters) and the longest is NUBBINESSES (11 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in BAH.
Notable words: NUBS — (obsolete) to hang [v].; NUBBY — having small protuberances [adj].; NUBBIN — a stunted or imperfect ear of maize etc.; NUBBIER — having small protuberances [adj]. Browse words starting with DAG for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with NUB?
NUBBINESSES scores 15 points. Runner-up: NUBUCKS at 15 points. See words ending in ENT for more high-value options.
How many words start with NUB?
Our dictionary has 23 words that start with NUB. They range from 3 to 11 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (6).
What is the shortest word that starts with NUB?
NUB at just 3 letters. It means: (obsolete) to hang [v].