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
abdications	19	19
abdomen	15	15
abdomens	16	16
abdomina	16	16
abdominal	18	18
abdominally	23	23
abducens	17	17
abducent	17	17
abducentes	19	19
abducing	19	19
abducting	20	20
abduction	18	18
abductions	19	19
abecedarian	19	19
abecedarians	20	20
abegging	18	18
abelian	12	12
aberrance	16	16
aberrances	17	17
aberrancies	18	18
aberrancy	18	18
aberrant	12	12
aberrantly	17	17
aberrants	13	13
aberration	14	14