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
absconded	18	18
absconder	17	17
absconders	18	18
absconding	21	21
absconds	16	16
abseiling	16	16
absence	14	14
absences	15	15
absent	10	10
absented	13	13
absentee	12	12
absenteeism	18	18
absenteeisms	19	19
absentees	13	13
absenter	12	12
absenters	13	13
absenting	16	16
absently	15	15
absentminded	22	22
absentmindedly	27	27
absents	11	11
absinth	13	13
absinthe	14	14
absinthes	15	15
absinths	14	14