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
amines	10	10
aminic	13	13
aminities	13	13
aminity	13	13
amino	9	9
aminoaciduria	22	22
aminoacidurias	23	23
aminopeptidase	25	25
aminopeptidases	26	26
aminophylline	27	27
aminophyllines	28	28
aminopterin	19	19
aminopterins	20	20
aminopyrine	21	21
aminopyrines	22	22
aminos	10	10
amins	9	9
amitriptyline	23	23
amitriptylines	24	24
ammine	13	13
ammines	14	14
ammino	13	13
ammonal	15	15
ammonals	16	16
ammonia	14	14