Definition of NOS
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"."
An abstract entity used to describe quantity.
"Zero, one, −1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers."
A numeral: a symbol for a non-negative integer.
"The number 8 is usually made with a single stroke."
An element of one of several sets: natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, complex numbers, and sometimes extensions such as hypercomplex numbers, etc.
"The equation e^{i\pi}+1=0 includes the most important numbers: 1, 0, \pi, i, and e."
Examples of NOS in a Sentence
- "The workers voted on whether to strike, and there were thirty "yeses" and two "nos"."
- "Zero, one, −1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers."
- "The number 8 is usually made with a single stroke."
- "The equation e^{i\pi}+1=0 includes the most important numbers: 1, 0, \pi, i, and e."
Word Details
Is NOS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NOS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like NOS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for NOS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | o | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NOS
7 words from the letters in NOS
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use NOS in Word Games
NOS is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: NOS 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 NOS to find 7 additional valid words.