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
veinlets	14	14
veinlike	18	18
veinous	13	13
veins	10	10
veinule	14	14
veinules	15	15
veinulet	15	15
veinulets	16	16
veiny	12	12
velamen	16	16
velamina	17	17
velarization	27	27
velarizing	27	27
veluring	17	17
velveteen	19	19
velveteens	20	20
vena	9	9
venae	10	10
venal	11	11
venalities	16	16
venality	16	16
venally	16	16
venatic	15	15
venation	14	14
venations	15	15