What does NORTHWEST mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ˌnɔrˈθwɛst/
- Letters
- 9
- Scrabble score
- 15
- Words With Friends score
- 15
- How common
- Common
Meaning
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 Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
northwests16
Anagrams of NORTHWEST
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside NORTHWEST
356 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is NORTHWEST a valid word in word games?
NORTHWEST is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is NORTHWEST worth?
NORTHWEST is worth 15 points with Scrabble letter values and 15 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from NORTHWEST?
356 other words, including THE, TO, ON and HE.