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
urbanities	15	15
urbanity	15	15
urbanization	27	27
urbanizations	28	28
urbanize	22	22
urbanized	24	24
urbanizes	23	23
urbanizing	27	27
urbanologies	20	20
urbanologist	20	20
urbanologists	21	21
urbanology	20	20
urchin	13	13
urchins	14	14
uredinia	11	11
uredinial	13	13
urediniospore	19	19
urediniospores	20	20
uredinium	16	16
urethan	11	11
urethane	12	12
urethanes	13	13
urethans	12	12
urgencies	16	16
urgency	16	16