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
acetylenic	20	20
achene	12	12
achenes	13	13
achenial	15	15
achievement	24	24
achievements	25	25
achieving	21	21
achiness	14	14
achinesses	16	16
aching	14	14
achingly	19	19
achondrite	17	17
achondrites	18	18
achondritic	21	21
achondroplasia	25	25
achondroplasias	26	26
achondroplastic	29	29
achromatizing	33	33
acidification	24	24
acidifications	25	25
acidifying	22	22
acidness	13	13
acidnesses	15	15
acidulating	20	20
acidulation	18	18