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
arcanely	15	15
arcanum	15	15
arcanums	16	16
arccosine	16	16
arccosines	17	17
archaean	14	14
archaeans	15	15
archaeon	14	14
archaising	18	18
archaizing	27	27
archangel	18	18
archangelic	23	23
archangels	19	19
archdeacon	20	20
archdeaconries	24	24
archdeaconry	24	24
archdeacons	21	21
archdiocesan	22	22
archegonia	18	18
archegonial	20	20
archegonium	23	23
archenemies	20	20
archenemy	20	20
archenteron	18	18
archfiend	19	19