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
anticommunist	25	25
anticompetitive	29	29
anticonvulsant	26	26
anticonvulsants	27	27
anticonvulsive	29	29
anticorporate	20	20
anticorrosion	18	18
anticorrosive	21	21
antics	10	10
anticult	14	14
anticults	15	15
anticyclone	22	22
anticyclones	23	23
anticyclonic	26	26
antidefamation	23	23
antidemocratic	25	25
antidepressant	20	20
antidepressants	21	21
antidepression	20	20
antiderivative	24	24
antidesiccant	22	22
antidesiccants	23	23
antidevelopment	29	29
antidiabetic	20	20
antidiarrheal	18	18