4-Letter Words Starting With N
There are 104 four-letter words that start with N in our word list. The most common are NEED, NAME and NOTE.
NIXY scores the most in Scrabble, at 14 points. The most common start is NO-, with 32 words. Four-letter words are handy for fitting into tight spots on a crowded board.
- Words
- 104
- Top score
- NIXY · 14
- Groups
- 5
Common 4-letter words starting with N and their meanings
- need5 pts
- verb: require as useful, just, or proper
- name6 pts
- noun: a language unit by which a person or thing is known
- note4 pts
- verb: make mention of
- next11 pts
- adjective: immediately following in time or order
- near4 pts
- adjective: not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
- news7 pts
- noun: information about recent and important events
- neck10 pts
- noun: the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
- nose4 pts
- noun: the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract
- nice6 pts
- adjective: pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
- nine4 pts
- adjective: denoting a quantity consisting of one more than eight and one less than ten
- nest4 pts
- noun: a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
- nail4 pts
- verb: attach something somewhere by means of nails
Definitions from WordNet®, Princeton University.
All 104 4-letter words starting with N
Numbers show Scrabble points.
Starting with NA 22
- naan4
- nabe6
- nabs6
- nada5
- nags5
- naif7
- nail4
- name6
- nana4
- nans4
- naoi4
- naos4
- nape6
- naps6
- narc6
- nard5
- nark8
- nary7
- nave7
- navy10
- nays7
- nazi13
Starting with NE 24
- neap6
- near4
- neat4
- nebs6
- neck10
- need5
- neem6
- neep6
- neif7
- nema6
- nene4
- neon4
- nerd5
- ness4
- nest4
- nets4
- nett4
- neuk8
- neum6
- neve7
- nevi7
- news7
- newt7
- next11
Starting with NI 17
- nibs6
- nice6
- nick10
- nide5
- nidi5
- nigh8
- nill4
- nils4
- nims6
- nine4
- nipa6
- nips6
- nisi4
- nite4
- nits4
- nixe11
- nixy14
Starting with NO 32
- nobs6
- nock10
- node5
- nodi5
- nods5
- noel4
- noes4
- nogg6
- nogs5
- noil4
- noir4
- nolo4
- noma6
- nome6
- noms6
- nona4
- none4
- nook8
- noon4
- nope6
- nori4
- norm6
- nose4
- nosh7
- nosy7
- nota4
- note4
- noun4
- nous4
- nova7
- nows7
- nowt7
Starting with NU 9
- nubs6
- nude5
- nuke8
- null4
- numb8
- nuns4
- nurd5
- nurl4
- nuts4
Frequently asked questions
How many 4-letter words starting with N are there?
There are 104 four-letter words that start with N in the ENABLE word list, which is widely used for word games.
What is the highest-scoring 4-letter word starting with N in Scrabble?
NIXY is for the highest score at 14 points, before any board bonuses.
What are some common 4-letter words starting with N?
Common examples include NEED, NAME, NOTE, NEXT, NEAR and NEWS.
Which 4-letter words starting with N end in E?
19 of them end in E, including NAME, NOTE, NOSE and NICE.
Are these words valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
They come from the ENABLE list, which closely matches the dictionaries used by Words With Friends and most Scrabble play. A few words may differ from the official Scrabble dictionary.