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
wintriness	15	15
wintry	12	12
winy	10	10
winze	18	18
winzes	19	19
wiping	15	15
wiredrawing	21	21
wiredrawn	17	17
wirelessing	18	18
wireline	13	13
wirelines	14	14
wireman	14	14
wiremen	14	14
wiretapping	23	23
wiriness	12	12
wirinesses	14	14
wiring	12	12
wirings	13	13
wisecracking	28	28
wiseness	12	12
wisenesses	14	14
wisenheimer	20	20
wisenheimers	21	21
wisent	10	10
wisents	11	11