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
affianced	20	20
affiances	19	19
affiancing	23	23
affiant	14	14
affiants	15	15
afficionado	22	22
afficionados	23	23
affiliating	21	21
affiliation	19	19
affiliations	20	20
affinal	15	15
affine	13	13
affined	15	15
affinely	18	18
affines	14	14
affinities	17	17
affinity	17	17
affirmance	23	23
affirmances	24	24
affirmation	21	21
affirmations	22	22
affirming	21	21
affixation	24	24
affixations	25	25
affixing	24	24