Best Wordle guesses starting with N
If you know the answer is a five-letter word starting with N, these are the strongest guesses on this list. Each uses different letters picked from the ones that turn up most often in five-letter Wordle answers, so a single guess tests as many likely letters as possible. After you play one, enter the green, yellow and grey tiles in the solver above to cut the list down.
About the letter N
N is one of the most common consonants in English and a frequent partner of G at the end of words (-NG).
In Scrabble, N is worth 1 point, and a standard set has 6 N tiles. For comparison, 364 five-letter words end in N.
Common and uncommon words
62 of the 200 words (31%) are common English words. 138 are rarer entries such as NARIS, NILLS and NOTAL. Rare words are still valid in Scrabble-style games, but Wordle answers are almost always familiar words, so the highlighted words are the ones to try first.
Frequently asked questions
How many 5 letter words start with N?
Our list has 200 five-letter words starting with N. 62 of them are common words and 41 are the kind of words used as Wordle answers. The list is based on the public-domain ENABLE word list, last updated September 26, 2026.
What is a good Wordle word starting with N?
NOISE is the strongest guess on this page because its letters are the ones most often found in five-letter Wordle answers. NICER and NURSE are good alternatives.
Which 5 letter word that starts with N scores the most in Scrabble?
NUDZH scores 18 points at face value, the highest on this list. Among everyday words, NYMPH is the best at 15 points.
What are some common 5 letter words starting with N?
Common examples include NOISE, NICER, NURSE, NARCO, NITRO and NOSEY. They are highlighted in the list above.