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NEGUS

/ˈniːɡəs/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun

N 1/2
E 1/1
G 2/3
U 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of NEGUS

noun

A drink of wine, lemon, sugar, nutmeg and hot water.

noun

A ruler of Ethiopia or of a province of Ethiopia; specifically, the supreme ruler of Ethiopia before 1974.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
9
points

Is NEGUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

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

Letter Values for NEGUS

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

Letter negus Total
Scrabble 11211 6
WWF 21321 9

Anagrams of NEGUS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use NEGUS in Word Games

NEGUS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, NEGUS 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 NEGUS to find 36 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About NEGUS

What does NEGUS mean?
NEGUS is a noun. A drink of wine, lemon, sugar, nutmeg and hot water.
Is NEGUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NEGUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NEGUS worth in Scrabble?
NEGUS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from NEGUS?
You can make 36 words from the letters in NEGUS. 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 NEGUS?
The anagrams of NEGUS (words using the exact same letters) are: GENUS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.