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NOSY

/ˈnəʊziː/

4 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective

N 1/2
O 1/1
S 1/1
Y 4/3

Definition of NOSY

noun

A look at something to satisfy one's curiosity.

"I might wander down to the construction site for a nosy at what they're building."

adjective

Prying, inquisitive or curious in other’s affairs; tending to snoop or meddle.

"They built tall fences, yet the nosy neighbors always seemed to know everything about them."

adjective

Having a large or elongated nose.

Synonyms of NOSY

Words with similar meaning

Examples of NOSY in a Sentence

  • "I might wander down to the construction site for a nosy at what they're building."
  • "They built tall fences, yet the nosy neighbors always seemed to know everything about them."

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
7
points

Is NOSY a Scrabble Word?

Yes, NOSY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 7 pts

Tip: Short words like NOSY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for NOSY

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter nosy Total
Scrabble 1114 7
WWF 2113 7

Anagrams of NOSY

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use NOSY in Word Games

NOSY is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: NOSY is only 4 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 NOSY to find 20 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About NOSY

What does NOSY mean?
NOSY is a noun. A look at something to satisfy one's curiosity.
Is NOSY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NOSY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NOSY worth in Scrabble?
NOSY is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from NOSY?
You can make 20 words from the letters in NOSY. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of NOSY?
Synonyms of NOSY include: interfering, kibitzing, meddlesome. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of NOSY?
The anagrams of NOSY (words using the exact same letters) are: NOYS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.