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
vandyke	19	19
vandyked	21	21
vandykes	20	20
vane	9	9
vaned	11	11
vanes	10	10
vang	11	11
vangs	12	12
vanguard	17	17
vanguardism	23	23
vanguardisms	24	24
vanguardist	20	20
vanguardists	21	21
vanguards	18	18
vanilla	14	14
vanillas	15	15
vanillic	18	18
vanillin	16	16
vanillins	17	17
vanish	13	13
vanished	16	16
vanisher	15	15
vanishers	16	16
vanishes	15	15
vanishing	19	19