How many points is NURSE worth in Scrabble?

NURSE is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NURSE?

NURSE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes NURSER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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NURSE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. NURSE means "to care for the sick or infirm".

/nɜːs/

Pronunciation: /nɝs/

A wet nurse.
A person (usually a woman) who takes care of other people’s young.
Example: They hired a nurse to care for their young boy.
A person trained to provide care for the sick.
Example: The nurse made her rounds through the hospital ward.

To breastfeed: to feed (a baby) at the breast; to suckle.
Example: She believes that nursing her baby will make him strong and healthy.
To breastfeed: to be fed at the breast.
To care for (someone), especially in sickness; to tend to.
Example: She nursed him back to health.

Synonyms: sip, husband

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to care for the sick or infirm

In a sentence: "They nurse."

Check the Scrabble meaning of NURSE. It scores 5 points.

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Is NURSE a Scrabble word?: NURSE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
What does NURSE mean?: to care for the sick or infirm
How do you use NURSE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They nurse."
How many points is NURSE worth in Scrabble?: NURSE is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NURSE?: NURSE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NURSE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes NURSER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.