6-letter words starting with N

There are 287 6-letter words starting with N in our word list, and 57 of them are common English words such as NATION, NELLIE, NICEST, NOISES and NUANCE.

287words in total
57common words
NOZZLEhighest scoring (24 points)
NAILEDlongest common word (6 letters)

Common 6-letter words starting with N

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

6-letter words 57 words

nozzle24nephew14ninjas13napkin12nickel12nobody12notify12namely11nearby11nicely11niches11novice11nights10nimble10number10naming9narrow9native9nearly9neatly9nerves9newest9newton9ninety9nodded9nordic9notary9novels9nutmeg9nebula8nectar8needed8nicest8nieces8nobles8normal8notice8nuance8nuclei8nugget8nailed7needle7nested7netted7noodle7noting7nation6nature6nausea6nearer6nellie6nelson6neural6neuron6noises6notion6nurses6

All 287 6-letter words starting with N

Includes 230 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 6-letter words starting with N are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 287 6-letter words starting with N. 57 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, NOZZLE scores 24 points, followed by NUZZLE (24). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.

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