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
acaridans	14	14
acarine	11	11
acarines	12	12
acaulescent	20	20
acauline	14	14
acceding	18	18
accelerando	20	20
accelerandos	21	21
accelerant	18	18
accelerants	19	19
accelerating	22	22
acceleratingly	27	27
acceleration	20	20
accelerations	21	21
accent	13	13
accented	16	16
accenting	19	19
accentless	18	18
accentor	15	15
accentors	16	16
accents	14	14
accentual	18	18
accentually	23	23
accentuate	18	18
accentuated	20	20