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
untenured	14	14
untestable	16	16
untested	11	11
untether	12	12
untethered	15	15
untethering	18	18
untethers	13	13
unthaw	13	13
unthawed	16	16
unthawing	19	19
unthaws	14	14
untheoretical	21	21
unthink	16	16
unthinkability	29	29
unthinkable	24	24
unthinkably	26	26
unthinking	22	22
unthinkingly	27	27
unthinks	17	17
unthought	18	18
unthread	13	13
unthreaded	16	16
unthreading	19	19
unthreads	14	14
unthreatening	21	21