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
actinoid 13 13
actinoids 14 14
actinolite 15 15
actinolites 16 16
actinometer 18 18
actinometers 19 19
actinometric 22 22
actinometries 20 20
actinometry 20 20
actinomorphic 28 28
actinomorphies 26 26
actinomorphy 26 26
actinomyces 23 23
actinomycete 24 24
actinomycetes 25 25
actinomycin 24 24
actinomycins 25 25
actinomycoses 25 25
actinomycosis 25 25
actinomycotic 28 28
actinon 12 12
actinons 13 13
actins 10 10
action 10 10
actionable 18 18

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