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
anilingus	15	15
anilinguses	17	17
anilins	10	10
anilities	11	11
anility	11	11
anils	7	7
anima	9	9
animacies	16	16
animacy	16	16
animadversion	23	23
animadversions	24	24
animadvert	19	19
animadverted	22	22
animadverting	25	25
animadverts	20	20
animal	11	11
animalcula	20	20
animalcule	20	20
animalcules	21	21
animalculum	25	25
animalic	16	16
animalier	14	14
animaliers	15	15
animalism	17	17
animalisms	18	18