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
vanishingly	24	24
vanitas	12	12
vanitases	14	14
vanitied	14	14
vanities	13	13
vanitories	15	15
vanitory	15	15
vanity	13	13
vanload	14	14
vanloads	15	15
vanman	15	15
vanmen	15	15
vanned	13	13
vanner	12	12
vanners	13	13
vanning	16	16
vanpool	16	16
vanpooling	22	22
vanpools	17	17
vanquish	25	25
vanquishable	33	33
vanquished	28	28
vanquisher	27	27
vanquishers	28	28
vanquishes	27	27