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
wisewoman	19	19
wisewomen	19	19
wishbone	17	17
wishbones	18	18
wishfulness	22	22
wishing	15	15
wising	12	12
wispiness	16	16
wispinesses	18	18
wisping	16	16
wissing	13	13
wistfulness	20	20
wisting	13	13
witan	9	9
witans	10	10
witching	19	19
witchings	20	20
witenagemot	20	20
witenagemote	21	21
witenagemotes	22	22
witenagemots	21	21
withdrawing	23	23
withdrawn	19	19
withdrawnness	24	24
withering	17	17