NAOS
/ˈneɪ.ɒs/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of NAOS
The inner part of a Greek temple. It contained a statue of the appropriate deity surrounded by a colonnaded portico and later gave rise to the Roman cella.
Word Details
Is NAOS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NAOS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like NAOS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for NAOS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | a | o | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NAOS
13 words from the letters in NAOS
3-letter words
How to Use NAOS in Word Games
NAOS is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: NAOS is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NAOS to find 13 additional valid words.