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
aneles	8	8
aneling	12	12
anemia	10	10
anemias	11	11
anemic	13	13
anemically	21	21
anemograph	21	21
anemographs	22	22
anemometer	17	17
anemometers	18	18
anemometries	19	19
anemometry	19	19
anemone	12	12
anemones	13	13
anemophilous	23	23
anemoses	12	12
anemosis	12	12
anencephalic	26	26
anencephalies	24	24
anencephaly	24	24
anenst	8	8
anent	7	7
anergia	10	10
anergias	11	11
anergic	13	13