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ONUS

4 pts

ONUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points. ONUS means "a burden or responsibility".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a burden or responsibility

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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ONUS, without blank tiles.

Word forms

Letter Values

O1
N1
U1
S1
= 4

ONUS Scrabble FAQ

Is ONUS a Scrabble word?
ONUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points.
How many points is ONUS worth in Scrabble?
ONUS is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ONUS?
ONUS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ONUS?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BONUS, CONUS, TONUS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.