Best word game guesses ending with N
If you know the answer is a six-letter word ending with N, these are the strongest guesses on this list. Each uses different letters picked from the ones that turn up most often in six-letter puzzle 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, 291 six-letter words start with N.
Common and uncommon words
229 of the 810 words (28%) are common English words. 581 are rarer entries such as CARVEN, LIGNIN and SOVRAN. Rare words are still valid in Scrabble-style games, but puzzle answers are almost always familiar words, so the highlighted words are the ones to try first.
Frequently asked questions
How many 6 letter words end in N?
Our list has 810 six-letter words ending with N. 229 of them are common words and 228 are the kind of words used as puzzle answers. The list is based on the public-domain ENABLE word list, last updated September 26, 2026.
What is a good word game word ending with N?
RETAIN is the strongest guess on this page because its letters are the ones most often found in six-letter puzzle answers. LESION and MODERN are good alternatives.
Which 6 letter word that ends in N scores the most in Scrabble?
HAZZAN scores 27 points at face value, the highest on this list. Among everyday words, FROZEN is the best at 18 points.
What are some common 6 letter words ending with N?
Common examples include RETAIN, ARISEN, ASTERN, REASON, REGAIN and AIRMEN. They are highlighted in the list above.