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NAWAB

/nəˈwɑːb/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun

N 1/2
A 1/1
W 4/4
A 1/1
B 3/4

Definition of NAWAB

noun

A Muslim official in South Asia acting as a provincial deputy ruler under the Mughal empire; a local governor.

noun

Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Polyura.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
12
points

Is NAWAB a Scrabble Word?

Yes, NAWAB is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: NAWAB uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for NAWAB

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter nawab Total
Scrabble 11413 10
WWF 21414 12

Anagrams of NAWAB

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use NAWAB in Word Games

NAWAB is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, NAWAB is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NAWAB to find 18 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About NAWAB

What does NAWAB mean?
NAWAB is a noun. A Muslim official in South Asia acting as a provincial deputy ruler under the Mughal empire; a local governor.
Is NAWAB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NAWAB is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NAWAB worth in Scrabble?
NAWAB is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from NAWAB?
You can make 18 words from the letters in NAWAB. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of NAWAB?
The anagrams of NAWAB (words using the exact same letters) are: BWANA. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.