Starting With N
12 words · highest scoring is neighborhood at 22 points
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About 12 Letter Words Starting With N
There are 12 twelve letter words starting with N in our dictionary. The highest scoring is neighborhood at 22 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 12 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — NARCISSISTIC, NEIGHBOURING, NOMENCLATURE among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
12 Letter Words Starting With N at a Glance
Highest Scoring 12 Letter Words Starting With N
- neighborhood22
- neighbouring19
- nevertheless18
- northwestern18
- notification17
- narcissistic16
- neuroscience16
- nomenclature16
Common 12 Letter Words Starting With N
- narcissistic16
- nationalists12
- neighborhood22
- neighbouring19
- neuroscience16
- nevertheless18
- northeastern15
- northwestern18
12 Letter Words Starting With N Defined
- narcissisticAdjective · 16 points
- having or showing an excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance
- negotiationsNoun · 13 points
- discussion aimed at reaching an agreement
- neighbouringAdjective · 19 points
- next to or very near another place; adjacent
- neuroscienceNoun · 16 points
- any or all of the sciences, such as neurochemistry and experimental psychology, which deal with the structure or function of the nervous system and brain
- nomenclatureNoun · 16 points
- the devising or choosing of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline
- northwesternAdjective · 18 points
- situated in, directed towards, or facing the north-west
12 Letter Words Starting With N: Questions
How many twelve letter words starting with N are there?
There are 12 twelve letter words starting with N in our dictionary, and 12 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among twelve letter words starting with N?
NEIGHBORHOOD is the highest scoring option at 22 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common twelve letter words starting with N?
NARCISSISTIC, NEIGHBOURING, NOMENCLATURE are among the most familiar twelve letter words starting with N. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these twelve letter words starting with N valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.