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
wans	8	8
want	8	8
wantage	13	13
wantages	14	14
wanted	11	11
wanter	10	10
wanters	11	11
wanting	14	14
wanton	11	11
wantoned	14	14
wantoner	13	13
wantoners	14	14
wantoning	17	17
wantonly	16	16
wantonness	16	16
wantons	12	12
wants	9	9
wany	10	10
wapentake	20	20
wapentakes	21	21
wappenschawing	35	35
wappenschawings	36	36
wapping	19	19
warbling	18	18
warbonnet	17	17