NOSES
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of NOSES
A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell.
"She has a cold in the nose."
A snout, the nose of an animal.
The tip of an object.
"the nose of a tea-kettle, a bellows, or a fighter plane"
To move cautiously by advancing its front end.
"The ship nosed through the minefield."
To snoop.
"She was nosing around other people’s business."
To detect by smell or as if by smell.
Examples of NOSES in a Sentence
- "She has a cold in the nose."
- "the nose of a tea-kettle, a bellows, or a fighter plane"
- "The ship nosed through the minefield."
- "She was nosing around other people’s business."
Word Details
Is NOSES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NOSES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: NOSES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for NOSES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | o | s | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NOSES
34 words from the letters in NOSES
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use NOSES in Word Games
NOSES is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, NOSES 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 NOSES to find 34 additional valid words.