ONUS
/ˈəʊnəs/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of ONUS
A legal obligation.
"The onus is on the landlord to make sure the walls are protected from mildew."
Burden of proof, onus probandi
"The onus is on those who disagree with my proposal to explain why."
Stigma.
Examples of ONUS in a Sentence
- "The onus is on the landlord to make sure the walls are protected from mildew."
- "The onus is on those who disagree with my proposal to explain why."
Word Details
Is ONUS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ONUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like ONUS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for ONUS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | n | u | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ONUS
18 words from the letters in ONUS
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use ONUS in Word Games
ONUS is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: ONUS 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 ONUS to find 18 additional valid words.