Northwest
Yes, northwest is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
What does northwest mean?
noun
- the direction corresponding to the northwestward compass point
- the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees
- a location in the northwestern part of a country, region, or city
adjective
- situated in or oriented toward the northwest
- coming from the northwest
northwesterly winds
adverb
- to, toward, or in the northwest
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for northwest
Word facts
| Letters | 9 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 7 |
| Scrabble points | 15 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of northwest
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters NORTHWEST.
Words you can make from northwest
Frequently asked questions
Is northwest a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Northwest is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is northwest worth in Scrabble?
Northwest is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does northwest mean?
Northwest means: the direction corresponding to the northwestward compass point.