What does NOW mean?
- Pronunciation
- /naʊ/
- Letters
- 3
- Scrabble score
- 6
- Words With Friends score
- 7
- How common
- Very common
Meaning
adverb
- in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events“President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard”
- in these times“it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished”
- used to preface a command or reproof or request“now hear this!”
- at the present moment“goods now on sale”
- without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening“he answered immediately”
- (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity“Now the next problem is...”
- in the immediate past“told me just now”
noun
- the momentary present“Now is a good time to do it”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
nows7
Anagrams of NOW
Words inside NOW
4 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is NOW a valid word in word games?
NOW 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 NOW worth?
NOW is worth 6 points with Scrabble letter values and 7 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from NOW?
4 other words, including ON, NO, WO and OW.