NOUS
/naʊs/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of NOUS
The mind or intellect, reason, both rational and emotional
In Neoplatonism, the divine reason, regarded as first divine emanation.
Common sense; practical intelligence.
Word Details
Is NOUS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NOUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like NOUS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for NOUS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | o | u | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NOUS
18 words from the letters in NOUS
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use NOUS in Word Games
NOUS is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: NOUS 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 NOUS to find 18 additional valid words.