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
anthem	12	12
anthemed	15	15
anthemia	14	14
anthemic	17	17
antheming	18	18
anthemion	16	16
anthems	13	13
anther	9	9
antheral	12	12
antherid	12	12
antheridia	14	14
antheridial	16	16
antheridium	19	19
antherids	13	13
anthers	10	10
antheses	11	11
anthesis	11	11
anthill	12	12
anthills	13	13
anthocyanin	21	21
anthocyanins	22	22
anthodia	12	12
anthoid	11	11
anthological	22	22
anthologies	17	17