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
vagrantly	19	19
vagrants	15	15
vagueness	17	17
vaguenesses	19	19
vahine	13	13
vahines	14	14
vailing	15	15
vain	9	9
vainer	11	11
vainest	12	12
vainglories	19	19
vainglorious	21	21
vaingloriously	26	26
vainglory	19	19
vainly	14	14
vainness	14	14
vainnesses	16	16
valance	16	16
valanced	18	18
valances	17	17
valancing	21	21
valediction	21	21
valedictions	22	22
valedictorian	23	23
valedictorians	24	24