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
anandas	10	10
ananke	12	12
anankes	13	13
anapaest	12	12
anapaests	13	13
anapest	11	11
anapestic	16	16
anapestics	17	17
anapests	12	12
anaphase	14	14
anaphases	15	15
anaphasic	18	18
anaphor	13	13
anaphora	14	14
anaphoras	15	15
anaphoric	18	18
anaphorically	26	26
anaphors	14	14
anaphrodisiac	23	23
anaphrodisiacs	24	24
anaphylactic	27	27
anaphylactoid	26	26
anaphylaxes	27	27
anaphylaxis	27	27
anaplasia	14	14