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
antiarthritis	16	16
antiasthma	16	16
antiatom	12	12
antiatoms	13	13
antibacterial	21	21
antibias	12	12
antibillboard	23	23
antibioses	14	14
antibiosis	14	14
antibiotic	17	17
antibiotically	25	25
antibiotics	18	18
antiblack	21	21
antibodies	15	15
antibody	15	15
antibonding	20	20
antiboss	12	12
antibourgeois	20	20
antibug	14	14
antibusiness	18	18
antibusing	18	18
antic	9	9
anticaking	21	21
antically	17	17
anticancer	18	18