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
valence	16	16
valences	17	17
valencia	17	17
valencias	18	18
valencies	18	18
valency	18	18
valentine	16	16
valentines	17	17
valerian	14	14
valerians	15	15
valeting	16	16
valetudinarian	23	23
valetudinarians	24	24
valetudinaries	22	22
valetudinary	22	22
valiance	17	17
valiances	18	18
valiancies	19	19
valiancy	19	19
valiant	13	13
valiantly	18	18
valiantness	18	18
valiants	14	14
validating	19	19
validation	17	17