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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
abrasion 12 12
abrasions 13 13
abrasiveness 20 20
abreacting 19 19
abreaction 17 17
abreactions 18 18
abridgement 21 21
abridgements 22 22
abridging 18 18
abridgment 20 20
abridgments 21 21
abrogating 18 18
abrogation 16 16
abrogations 17 17
abruption 17 17
abruptions 18 18
abruptness 18 18
abruptnesses 20 20
abscessing 19 19
abscisin 15 15
abscising 18 18
abscisins 16 16
abscission 17 17
abscissions 18 18
abscond 15 15

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