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
whapping	22	22
wharfing	19	19
wharfinger	21	21
wharfingers	22	22
whatness	14	14
whatnesses	16	16
whatnot	13	13
whatnots	14	14
wheaten	13	13
wheatens	14	14
wheatland	17	17
wheatlands	18	18
wheedling	19	19
wheeling	17	17
wheelings	18	18
wheelman	18	18
wheelmen	18	18
wheelsman	19	19
wheelsmen	19	19
wheen	11	11
wheens	12	12
wheeping	19	19
wheepling	21	21
wheeziness	25	25
wheezing	25	25