NURTURE
/ˈnɜːɹ.tʃəɹ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of NURTURE
The act of nourishing or nursing; tender care
That which nourishes; food; diet.
The environmental influences that contribute to the development of an individual (as opposed to "nature").
To nourish or nurse.
(by extension) To encourage, especially the growth or development of something.
Word Details
Is NURTURE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NURTURE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of NURTURE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 57 points total.
Letter Values for NURTURE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | u | r | t | u | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NURTURE
45 words from the letters in NURTURE
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How to Use NURTURE in Word Games
NURTURE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since NURTURE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 57 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NURTURE to find 45 additional valid words.