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NELSON

6 pts

NELSON is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. NELSON means "a wrestling hold".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a wrestling hold

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Letter Values

N1
E1
L1
S1
O1
N1
= 6

NELSON Scrabble FAQ

Is NELSON a Scrabble word?
NELSON is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
How many points is NELSON worth in Scrabble?
NELSON is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NELSON?
NELSON is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NELSON?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes NELSONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.