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
westernizing	28	28
westerns	12	12
westing	13	13
westings	14	14
wetland	13	13
wetlands	14	14
wetness	11	11
wetnesses	13	13
wetting	13	13
wettings	14	14
whacking	23	23
whackings	24	24
whalebone	19	19
whalebones	20	20
whaleman	18	18
whalemen	18	18
whaling	16	16
whalings	17	17
whamming	22	22
whang	13	13
whanged	16	16
whangee	15	15
whangees	16	16
whanging	19	19
whangs	14	14