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
unusually 17 17
unusualness 17 17
unutilized 24 24
unutterable 18 18
unutterably 20 20
unvaccinated 26 26
unvalued 17 17
unvaried 15 15
unvarnished 21 21
unvarying 20 20
unvaxxed 29 29
unveil 13 13
unveiled 16 16
unveiling 19 19
unveils 14 14
unveined 16 16
unventilated 21 21
unverbalized 32 32
unverifiable 25 25
unversed 15 15
unvested 15 15
unvexed 21 21
unvext 19 19
unviable 18 18
unvisited 16 16

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