NORTH
/noːθ/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of NORTH
One of the four major compass points, specifically 0°, directed toward the North Pole, and conventionally upwards on a map, abbreviated as N.
"Minnesota is in the north of the USA."
The up or positive direction.
"Stock prices are heading north."
The positive or north pole of a magnet, which seeks the magnetic pole near Earth's geographic North Pole (which, for its magnetic properties, is a south pole).
To turn or move toward the north.
Of or pertaining to the north; northern.
"He lived in north Germany."
Toward the north; northward.
Of wind, from the north.
"The north wind was cold."
Toward the north; northward; northerly.
"Switzerland is north of Italy."
Examples of NORTH in a Sentence
- "Minnesota is in the north of the USA."
- "Stock prices are heading north."
- "He lived in north Germany."
- "The north wind was cold."
Word Details
Is NORTH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NORTH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: NORTH uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for NORTH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | o | r | t | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NORTH
24 words from the letters in NORTH
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use NORTH in Word Games
NORTH is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, NORTH 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 NORTH to find 24 additional valid words.