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
angrily	13	13
angriness	13	13
angrinesses	15	15
angry	10	10
angst	8	8
angsted	11	11
angstier	11	11
angstiest	12	12
angsting	14	14
angstrom	14	14
angstroms	15	15
angsts	9	9
angsty	11	11
anguine	12	12
anguish	13	13
anguished	16	16
anguishes	15	15
anguishing	19	19
angular	12	12
angularities	17	17
angularity	17	17
angularly	17	17
angulate	13	13
angulated	15	15
angulates	14	14