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
aliner	8	8
aliners	9	9
alines	8	8
alining	12	12
aliquant	20	20
aliunde	11	11
aliveness	15	15
alivenesses	17	17
alizarin	19	19
alizarins	20	20
alkalifying	25	25
alkalin	14	14
alkaline	15	15
alkalinities	19	19
alkalinity	19	19
alkalinization	31	31
alkalinizations	32	32
alkalinize	26	26
alkalinized	28	28
alkalinizes	27	27
alkalinizing	31	31
alkalising	19	19
alkalizing	28	28
alkane	12	12
alkanes	13	13