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
venosity	15	15
venous	12	12
venously	17	17
vent	9	9
ventage	14	14
ventages	15	15
ventail	13	13
ventails	14	14
vented	12	12
venter	11	11
venters	12	12
ventifact	20	20
ventifacts	21	21
ventilate	15	15
ventilated	17	17
ventilates	16	16
ventilating	20	20
ventilation	18	18
ventilations	19	19
ventilator	16	16
ventilators	17	17
ventilatory	19	19
venting	15	15
ventless	14	14
ventral	13	13