3-letter words starting with N

There are 34 three-letter words starting with N in our word list. 12 of them are common everyday words, such as NOT, NEW, NOW and NET.

N is one of the most common letters in English, helped by endings like -ING, -TION and -NESS.

Three-letter words are the most useful short words in word games, perfect for squeezing into tight spaces on a board.

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Questions

How many three-letter words starting with N are there?

Our word list has 34 three-letter words starting with N. 12 of them are common everyday words.

What are some common three-letter words starting with N?

The most common are NOT, NEW, NOW, NET, NOR and NAH.

Which three-letter word starting with N scores the most points?

Using standard letter tile values, NIX scores 10 points, the most of any three-letter word starting with N in our list.