01 Word definition

onus

4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants

Is ONUS a word?

Yes. ONUS is a 4-letter noun. an onerous or difficult concern Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell ONUS?

O-N-U-S

ONUS contains 4 letters, begins with O, and ends with S.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. an onerous or difficult concern

    “the burden of responsibility”
Synonyms
burdenloadencumbranceincumbrance
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score4points
Words With Friends6points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is ONUS spelled?

O1N2U3S4
Starts withONUFirst 3 letters
Ends withNUSLast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 4 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About ONUS.

How do you spell ONUS?

ONUS is spelled O-N-U-S. It contains 4 letters.