How many 5-letter words are starting with "n"?

There are 286 5-letter words starting with "n" in the Extended dictionary.

What's the best-scoring word on this page?

"nudzh" scores 18 points using standard Scrabble letter values.

What if I have more letters to work with?

Use the Word Finder to search by your exact letters — it supports filtering by length, starting letter, ending letter, and any letters the word must contain.

5-Letter Words Starting with "N"

286 5-letter dictionary words starting with "n" — the highest-scoring is nudzh at 18 points. Have other letters to work with? Try the Word Finder.

Notable words

nudzh18 pts
nizam16 pts
nymph15 pts
noun — a larva of an insect with incomplete metamorphosis (as the dragonfly or mayfly)
navvy14 pts
noun — a laborer who is obliged to do menial work
nazes14 pts
noun — a cape at the southern tip of Norway

All 286 words

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words are starting with "n"?: There are 286 5-letter words starting with "n" in the Extended dictionary.
What's the best-scoring word on this page?: "nudzh" scores 18 points using standard Scrabble letter values.
What if I have more letters to work with?: Use the Word Finder to search by your exact letters — it supports filtering by length, starting letter, ending letter, and any letters the word must contain.