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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
appropriations 24 24
approving 22 22
approvingly 27 27
approximating 32 32
approximation 30 30
approximations 31 31
appurtenance 24 24
appurtenances 25 25
appurtenant 20 20
appurtenants 21 21
apron 9 9
aproned 12 12
aproning 15 15
aprons 10 10
aptitudinal 18 18
aptitudinally 23 23
aptness 11 11
aptnesses 13 13
aquafarming 30 30
aquamarine 24 24
aquamarines 25 25
aquanaut 20 20
aquanauts 21 21
aquaplane 24 24
aquaplaned 26 26

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