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
amusing 14 14
amusingly 19 19
amusingness 19 19
amygdalin 19 19
amygdalins 20 20
amylene 14 14
amylenes 15 15
amylogen 17 17
amylogens 18 18
amylopectin 24 24
amylopectins 25 25
amylopsin 19 19
amylopsins 20 20
amyotonia 15 15
amyotonias 16 16
an 3 3
ana 4 4
anabaena 13 13
anabaenas 14 14
anabaptism 20 20
anabas 10 10
anabases 12 12
anabasis 12 12
anabatic 15 15
anableps 16 16

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