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
alightment	19	19
alightments	20	20
align	9	9
aligned	12	12
aligner	11	11
aligners	12	12
aligning	15	15
alignment	17	17
alignments	18	18
aligns	10	10
alikeness	15	15
alikenesses	17	17
aliment	12	12
alimentary	17	17
alimentation	18	18
alimentations	19	19
alimented	15	15
alimenting	18	18
aliments	13	13
alimonies	14	14
alimony	14	14
aline	7	7
alined	9	9
alinement	15	15
alinements	16	16