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
antependium	21	21
antependiums	22	22
antepenult	17	17
antepenultima	23	23
antepenultimas	24	24
antepenultimate	25	25
antepenults	18	18
anterior	9	9
anteriorly	14	14
anterograde	15	15
anteroom	12	12
anterooms	13	13
antes	6	6
antetype	14	14
antetypes	15	15
antevert	13	13
anteverted	16	16
anteverting	19	19
anteverts	14	14
anthelia	12	12
anthelices	17	17
anthelix	19	19
anthelixes	21	21
anthelmintic	23	23
anthelmintics	24	24