NO
/nəʊ/
2 letters · 1 syllable · noun, adverb, preposition
Definition of NO
A negating expression; an answer that shows disagreement or disapproval
A vote not in favor, or opposing a proposition
"The workers voted on whether to strike, and there were thirty "yeses" and two "nos"."
(now only used with different, with comparatives more and less, and informally with certain other adjectives such as good and fun) Not, not at all.
"I just want to find out whether she's coming or no. (Scotland)"
Without
Like
At or towards the interior of a defined space, such as a building or room.
"He ran to the edge of the swimming pool and dived in."
Towards the speaker or other reference point.
"For six hours the tide flows in, then for another six hours it flows out."
So as to be enclosed or surrounded by something.
"Bring the water to the boil and drop the vegetables in."
Examples of NO in a Sentence
- "The workers voted on whether to strike, and there were thirty "yeses" and two "nos"."
- "I just want to find out whether she's coming or no. (Scotland)"
- "He ran to the edge of the swimming pool and dived in."
- "For six hours the tide flows in, then for another six hours it flows out."
Word Details
Is NO a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NO is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like NO are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for NO
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | o | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NO
1 words from the letters in NO
2-letter words
How to Use NO in Word Games
NO is worth 2 points in Scrabble and 3 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: NO is only 2 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 NO to find 1 additional valid words.