3-letter words starting with N

There are 34 3-letter words starting with N in our word list, and 10 of them are common English words such as NAP, NEW, NOR, NOW and NUT.

34words in total
10common words
NIXhighest scoring (10 points)
NAHlongest common word (3 letters)

Common 3-letter words starting with N

10 everyday words, highest-scoring first in each group. Tap a word to see its meaning and anagrams.

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3-letter words 10 words

nah6new6now6nap5nod4net3nor3not3nun3nut3

All 34 3-letter words starting with N

Includes 24 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 3-letter words starting with N are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 34 3-letter words starting with N. 10 of them are common in everyday English. Official game dictionaries may have a few more or fewer.
What is the highest-scoring word?
With classic tile values, NIX scores 10 points, followed by NAH (6). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.