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
untune	10	10
untuned	12	12
untunes	11	11
untuning	15	15
unturned	13	13
untutored	13	13
untwine	13	13
untwined	15	15
untwines	14	14
untwining	18	18
untwist	12	12
untwisted	15	15
untwisting	18	18
untwists	13	13
untying	14	14
untypical	20	20
untypically	25	25
ununbium	19	19
ununbiums	20	20
ununited	13	13
unurged	13	13
unusable	15	15
unusably	17	17
unused	10	10
unusual	12	12