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
acupuncturing	29	29
acupuncturist	26	26
acupuncturists	27	27
acutance	16	16
acutances	17	17
acuteness	14	14
acutenesses	16	16
acylating	18	18
acylation	16	16
acylations	17	17
acyloin	14	14
acyloins	15	15
adamance	16	16
adamances	17	17
adamancies	18	18
adamancy	18	18
adamant	12	12
adamantine	16	16
adamantly	17	17
adamants	13	13
adaptation	15	15
adaptational	18	18
adaptationally	23	23
adaptationist	18	18
adaptationists	19	19