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NUKE

/njuːk/

4-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points

N 1
U 1
K 5
E 1

Meaning of NUKE

noun
  1. A nuclear weapon.
  2. (by extension) Something that destroys or negates, especially on a catastrophic scale.
verb
  1. To use a nuclear weapon on a target.
    "If a nuclear war ever breaks out, military facilities are likely to be nuked first."
  2. To destroy or erase completely.
    "To try to hide his posting history on Usenet, he had his posts nuked from the Google archives."
noun
  1. A nucleus colony; a small bee colony created from a larger colony.
noun
  1. The spinal cord.
  2. The back of the neck, the nape; of an animal: the back of the head or the portion of the body behind the head.
noun
  1. 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."
  2. 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."
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Anagrams of NUKE

neuk8

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About the word NUKE

Is "NUKE" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "NUKE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "NUKE" worth?

In Scrabble, "NUKE" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.

What does "NUKE" mean?

A nuclear weapon.

What are the anagrams of "NUKE"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as NUKE: NEUK.