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Browse every 3-letter English word that includes the letter N. This targeted list combines exact length and letter constraints — the same filters available in our Pattern Finder — and shows Scrabble point scores for each entry.
Data at a glance — 228 matches, 5.1 avg pts, 3 avg letters.
At 228 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. Among these entries, 19 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Watch for recurring suffixes like -AN, -ON, -EN, -ABN when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: zan (12 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 5.1 points per word. Wordle players can use this list to build a mental model of valid pattern words before guessing — especially when narrowing by known greens and yellows. In tournament Scrabble, knowing word counts and score distributions for common patterns saves seconds per turn — seconds that add up over 30+ games. With a vowel ratio of 0.33, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
High-score density makes this page ideal for tournament warm-ups: scan the stats block, then quiz yourself on the five highest entries without looking at the list. About 10% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Average Scrabble value here is 5.1 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Average Scrabble value here is 5.1 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Anchor words: highest scorer ZAN, longest ZAN. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 228 matches.
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
Showing top 200 of 228 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
Words with Friends players: treat scores as relative rankings — board bonuses matter more than raw tile sums.
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