NOR
/nɔː/
3 letters · 1 syllable · conjunction, noun
Definition of NOR
And not (introducing a negative statement, without necessarily following one).
"Nor did I stop to think, but ran."
A function word introducing each except the first term or series, indicating none of them is true.
"I am neither hungry nor thirsty nor tired."
Used to introduce a further negative statement.
"The struggle didn't end, nor was it any less diminished."
A binary operator composite of NOT OR; negation of OR function.
"0 NOR 0 is 1; 1 NOR anything is 0."
Acronym of nucleolus organiser region.
Examples of NOR in a Sentence
- "Nor did I stop to think, but ran."
- "I am neither hungry nor thirsty nor tired."
- "The struggle didn't end, nor was it any less diminished."
- "0 NOR 0 is 1; 1 NOR anything is 0."
Word Details
Is NOR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NOR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like NOR are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for NOR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | o | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NOR
3 words from the letters in NOR
2-letter words
How to Use NOR in Word Games
NOR is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: NOR is only 3 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 NOR to find 3 additional valid words.