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
angulating	18	18
angulation	16	16
angulations	17	17
angulose	13	13
angulous	14	14
anhedonia	14	14
anhedonias	15	15
anhedonic	17	17
anhedral	13	13
anhedrals	14	14
anhinga	13	13
anhingas	14	14
anhydride	16	16
anhydrides	17	17
anhydrite	15	15
anhydrites	16	16
anhydrous	16	16
ani	4	4
anil	6	6
anile	7	7
anilin	9	9
anilinctus	17	17
anilinctuses	19	19
aniline	10	10
anilines	11	11