NUKES
/njuːks/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of NUKES
A small corner formed by two walls; an alcove.
"There was a small broom for sweeping ash kept in the nook between the fireplace bricks and the wall."
A hidden or secluded spot; a secluded retreat.
"The back of the used book shop was one of her favorite nooks; she could read for hours and no one would bother her or pester her to buy."
A recess, cove or hollow.
A nucleus colony; a small bee colony created from a larger colony.
The spinal cord.
The back of the neck, the nape; of an animal: the back of the head or the portion of the body behind the head.
A nuclear weapon.
(by extension) Something that destroys or negates, especially on a catastrophic scale.
Synonyms of NUKES
Words with similar meaning
Examples of NUKES in a Sentence
- "There was a small broom for sweeping ash kept in the nook between the fireplace bricks and the wall."
- "The back of the used book shop was one of her favorite nooks; she could read for hours and no one would bother her or pester her to buy."
- "If a nuclear war ever breaks out, military facilities are likely to be nuked first."
- "To try to hide his posting history on Usenet, he had his posts nuked from the Google archives."
Word Details
Is NUKES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NUKES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: NUKES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for NUKES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | u | k | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NUKES
31 words from the letters in NUKES
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use NUKES in Word Games
NUKES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, NUKES 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 NUKES to find 31 additional valid words.