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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
answered 13 13
answerer 12 12
answerers 13 13
answering 16 16
answerphone 21 21
answerphones 22 22
answers 11 11
ant 4 4
anta 5 5
antacid 12 12
antacids 13 13
antae 6 6
antagonism 17 17
antagonisms 18 18
antagonist 14 14
antagonistic 19 19
antagonists 15 15
antagonize 23 23
antagonized 25 25
antagonizes 24 24
antagonizing 28 28
antalgic 15 15
antalgics 16 16
antarctic 16 16
antas 6 6

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