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
winding	15	15
windings	16	16
windjammer	30	30
windjammers	31	31
windjamming	34	34
windlass	14	14
windlassed	17	17
windlasses	16	16
windlassing	20	20
windle	12	12
windled	14	14
windles	13	13
windless	14	14
windlessly	19	19
windlestraw	20	20
windlestraws	21	21
windling	17	17
windlings	18	18
windload	15	15
windloads	16	16
windmill	18	18
windmilled	21	21
windmilling	24	24
windmills	19	19
window	14	14