Words with the letter N

The letter N is one of the most frequently used consonants in the English language and in Scrabble, it’s worth 1 point. While it doesn’t carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a critical tile for forming a wide variety of words. Common short words like an, in, and no are great for quick plays and tight board situations. N often appears in the middle or end of words, making it ideal for connecting letters or extending plays. Its low point value can be balanced by smart placement on double or triple word score tiles to maximize overall value.

Strategically, the letter N is incredibly useful for building longer words and creating parallel plays. It works well in both prefixes and suffixes, helping you form words like none, neat, span, or shine. It’s also valuable for adding to existing words—turning ruin into ruins or plan into plans for extra points. Because it’s so common, N can help you maintain a balanced rack and remain flexible as the game progresses. Though subtle, effective use of the letter N can contribute significantly to steady, consistent scoring throughout a Scrabble match.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
anglerfishes	21	21
anglers	11	11
angles	10	10
anglesite	13	13
anglesites	14	14
angleworm	19	19
angleworms	20	20
anglice	14	14
anglicise	16	16
anglicises	17	17
anglicism	19	19
anglicisms	20	20
anglicization	30	30
anglicizations	31	31
anglicize	25	25
anglicized	27	27
anglicizing	30	30
angling	14	14
anglings	15	15
anglo	9	9
anglos	10	10
angora	9	9
angoras	10	10
angrier	10	10
angriest	11	11