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
anablepses	18	18
anabolic	16	16
anabolism	17	17
anabolisms	18	18
anachronic	20	20
anachronism	21	21
anachronisms	22	22
anachronistic	23	23
anachronous	19	19
anachronously	24	24
anaclitic	17	17
anacolutha	18	18
anacoluthic	22	22
anacoluthically	30	30
anacoluthon	20	20
anacoluthons	21	21
anaconda	14	14
anacondas	15	15
anacruses	14	14
anacrusis	14	14
anadem	11	11
anadems	12	12
anadiploses	17	17
anadiplosis	17	17
anadromous	16	16