Words Ending With N
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2 letter words
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| in | 2 | a state in midwestern United States | - |
| on | 2 | with a forward motion | we drove along admiring the view |
| an | 2 | an associate degree in nursing | - |
| un | 2 | an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security | - |
| en | 2 | half the width of an em | - |
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| can | 5 | a buoy with a round bottom and conical top | - |
| man | 5 | someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force | - |
| won | 6 | the basic unit of money in North Korea | - |
| son | 3 | the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus) | - |
| own | 6 | have ownership or possession of | He owns three houses in Florida |
| run | 3 | a small stream | - |
| men | 5 | the force of workers available | - |
| fun | 6 | activities that are enjoyable or amusing | I do it for the fun of it |
| gun | 4 | a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine | - |
| win | 6 | attain success or reach a desired goal | - |
| ten | 3 | one of four playing cards in a deck with ten pips on the face | - |
| sun | 3 | first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians | - |
| ran | 3 | - | - |
| ben | 5 | a mountain or tall hill | they were climbing the ben |
| san | 3 | - | - |
| van | 6 | the leading units moving at the head of an army | - |
| mon | 5 | the second day of the week; the first working day | - |
| fan | 6 | an enthusiastic devotee of sports | - |
| non | 3 | negation of a word or group of words | - |
| sin | 3 | estrangement from god | - |
| jin | 10 | - | - |
| pen | 5 | a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes | - |
| dan | 4 | - | - |
| ken | 7 | range of what one can know or understand | beyond my ken |
| yen | 6 | have a desire for something or someone who is not present | - |
| han | 6 | imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization | - |
| ann | 3 | - | - |
| pan | 5 | cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel | - |
| bin | 5 | an identification number consisting of a two-part code assigned to banks and savings associations; the first part shows the location and the second identifies the bank itself | - |
| jun | 10 | - | - |
| con | 5 | commit to memory; learn by heart | - |
| pin | 5 | a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing | - |
| tin | 3 | a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide | - |
| hon | 6 | - | - |
| bon | 5 | - | - |
| ton | 3 | a British unit of weight equivalent to 2240 pounds | - |
| lin | 3 | United States sculptor and architect whose public works include the memorial to veterans of the Vietnam War in Washington (born in 1959) | - |
| gin | 4 | a machine that separates the seeds from raw cotton fibers | - |
| nun | 3 | a buoy resembling a cone | - |
| tan | 3 | ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle | - |
| den | 4 | the habitation of wild animals | - |
| inn | 3 | a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers | - |
| wan | 6 | abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress | her wan face suddenly flushed |
| qin | 12 | the Chinese dynasty (from 246 BC to 206 BC) that established the first centralized imperial government and built much of the Great Wall | - |
| bun | 5 | small rounded bread either plain or sweet | - |
| ban | 5 | forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper) | - |
| nan | 3 | the mother of your father or mother | - |
| fin | 6 | a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater) | - |
| ren | 3 | - | - |
| kin | 7 | a person having kinship with another or others | he's kin |
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4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| when | 10 | - | - |
| then | 7 | subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors) | then he left |
| been | 6 | - | - |
| down | 8 | English physician who first described Down's syndrome (1828-1896) | - |
| mean | 6 | (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt | - |
| even | 7 | to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | looked sick and felt even worse |
| than | 7 | A particle expressing comparison, used after certain adjectives and adverbs which express comparison or diversity, as more, better, other, otherwise, and the like. It is usually followed by the object compared in the nominative case. Sometimes, however, the object compared is placed in the objective case, and than is then considered by some grammarians as a preposition. Sometimes the object is expressed in a sentence, usually introduced by that. | I would rather suffer than that you should want |
| seen | 4 | - | - |
| open | 6 | (of textures) full of small openings or gaps | an open texture |
| turn | 4 | to break and turn over earth especially with a plow | turn the earth in the Spring |
| damn | 7 | something of little value | his promise is not worth a damn |
| soon | 4 | in the near future | the doctor will soon be here |
| town | 7 | an administrative division of a county | the town is responsible for snow removal |
| plan | 6 | an arrangement scheme | a plan for seating guests |
| john | 14 | a room or building equipped with one or more toilets | - |
| sign | 5 | structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted | the highway was lined with signboards |
| born | 6 | being talented through inherited qualities | a born musician |
| pain | 6 | cause emotional anguish or make miserable | It pains me to see my children not being taught well in school |
| join | 11 | be or become joined or united or linked | Our paths joined |
| moon | 6 | United States religious leader (born in Korea) who founded the Unification Church in 1954; was found guilty of conspiracy to evade taxes (born in 1920) | - |
| rain | 4 | anything happening rapidly or in quick successive | a rain of bullets |
| upon | 6 | On; -- used in all the senses of that word, with which it is interchangeable. | - |
| burn | 6 | pain that feels hot as if it were on fire | - |
| skin | 8 | a member of any of several British or American groups consisting predominantly of young people who shave their heads; some engage in white supremacist and anti-immigrant activities and this leads to the perception that all skinheads are racist and violent | - |
| main | 6 | (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence | the main (or independent) clause in a complex sentence has at least a subject and a verb |
| jean | 11 | a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric | - |
| ruin | 4 | deprive of virginity | - |
| amen | 6 | a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath; worshipped especially at Thebes | - |
| earn | 4 | earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages | She earns a lot in her new job |
| alan | 4 | - | - |
| iron | 4 | home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth | - |
| dawn | 8 | become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions | It dawned on him that she had betrayed him |
| loan | 4 | a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English | - |
| warn | 7 | advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior | I warned him not to go too far |
| horn | 7 | a brass musical instrument consisting of a conical tube that is coiled into a spiral and played by means of valves | - |
| thin | 7 | lacking excess flesh | you can't be too rich or too thin |
| sean | 4 | - | - |
| dean | 5 | United States film actor whose moody rebellious roles made him a cult figure (1931-1955) | - |
| porn | 6 | creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire | - |
| lion | 4 | large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male | - |
| noon | 4 | the middle of the day | - |
| gain | 5 | the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input | - |
| spin | 6 | cause to spin | spin a coin |
| corn | 6 | a hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes | - |
| worn | 7 | showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering | looking careworn as she bent over her mending |
| clan | 6 | group of people related by blood or marriage | - |
| coin | 6 | form by stamping, punching, or printing | strike coins |
| khan | 11 | an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans | - |
| torn | 4 | having edges that are jagged from injury | - |
| vain | 7 | unproductive of success | a vain attempt |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| again | 6 | anew | she tried again |
| woman | 10 | a human female employed to do housework | I have a woman who comes in four hours a day while I write |
| haven | 11 | a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo | - |
| women | 10 | - | - |
| human | 10 | any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage | - |
| taken | 9 | understood in a certain way; made sense of | a word taken literally |
| learn | 5 | commit to memory; learn by heart | - |
| clean | 7 | make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from | The dentist cleaned my teeth |
| known | 12 | apprehended with certainty | a known quantity |
| given | 9 | an assumption that is taken for granted | - |
| train | 5 | teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports | He is training our Olympic team |
| seven | 8 | the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one | - |
| often | 8 | frequently or in great quantities | - |
| brain | 7 | that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason | - |
| green | 6 | an area of closely cropped grass surrounding the hole on a golf course | the ball rolled across the green and into the bunker |
| begin | 8 | have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense | The DMZ begins right over the hill |
| queen | 14 | a female sovereign ruler | - |
| began | 8 | - | - |
| grown | 9 | (of animals) fully developed | a grown woman |
| japan | 14 | a constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building | - |
| ocean | 7 | anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume | - |
| brown | 10 | a university in Rhode Island | - |
| eaten | 5 | - | - |
| union | 5 | healing process involving the growing together of the edges of a wound or the growing together of broken bones | - |
| chain | 10 | British biochemist (born in Germany) who isolated and purified penicillin, which had been discovered in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming (1906-1979) | - |
| moron | 7 | a person of subnormal intelligence | - |
| spain | 7 | a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power | - |
| demon | 8 | a cruel wicked and inhuman person | - |
| alien | 5 | transfer property or ownership | The will aliened the property to the heirs |
| shown | 11 | - | - |
| roman | 7 | of or relating to or derived from Rome (especially ancient Rome) | - |
| plain | 7 | not mixed with extraneous elements | plain water |
| dozen | 15 | denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units | - |
| begun | 8 | - | - |
| blown | 10 | breathing laboriously or convulsively | - |
| crown | 10 | be the culminating event | The speech crowned the meeting |
| clown | 10 | act as or like a clown | - |
| cabin | 9 | a small house built of wood; usually in a wooded area | - |
| drown | 9 | cover completely or make imperceptible | I was drowned in work |
| robin | 7 | small Old World songbird with a reddish breast | - |
| drawn | 9 | showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering | her face was drawn and haggard from sleeplessness |
| lemon | 7 | a strong yellow color | - |
| siren | 5 | a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive | - |
| colin | 7 | - | - |
| spoon | 7 | as much as a spoon will hold | he added two spoons of sugar |
| mason | 7 | English film actor (1909-1984) | - |
| organ | 6 | wind instrument whose sound is produced by means of pipes arranged in sets supplied with air from a bellows and controlled from a large complex musical keyboard | - |
| bacon | 9 | English scientist and Franciscan monk who stressed the importance of experimentation; first showed that air is required for combustion and first used lenses to correct vision (1220-1292) | - |
| drain | 6 | flow off gradually | The rain water drains into this big vat |
| wagon | 9 | a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major | - |
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6 letter words
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| listen | 6 | pay close attention to; give heed to | - |
| person | 8 | a human being | there was too much for one person to do |
| happen | 13 | come upon, as if by accident; meet with | I happened upon the most wonderful bakery not very far from here |
| reason | 6 | present reasons and arguments | - |
| return | 6 | the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property | the average return was about 5% |
| broken | 12 | out of working order (`busted' is an informal substitute for `broken') | a broken washing machine |
| prison | 8 | a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment | - |
| within | 12 | on the inside | - |
| heaven | 12 | any place of complete bliss and delight and peace | - |
| action | 8 | a military engagement | he saw action in Korea |
| cousin | 8 | the child of your aunt or uncle | - |
| common | 12 | a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area | - |
| weapon | 11 | any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting | he was licensed to carry a weapon |
| german | 9 | the standard German language; developed historically from West Germanic | - |
| remain | 8 | stay the same; remain in a certain state | The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it |
| gotten | 7 | - | - |
| martin | 8 | United States actor and comedian (born in 1945) | - |
| pardon | 9 | accept an excuse for | - |
| stolen | 6 | - | - |
| garden | 8 | a plot of ground where plants are cultivated | - |
| lesson | 6 | punishment intended as a warning to others | - |
| sudden | 8 | happening without warning or in a short space of time | a sudden storm |
| dragon | 8 | a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman | - |
| hidden | 11 | not accessible to view | concealed (or hidden) damage |
| nation | 6 | a politically organized body of people under a single government | African nations |
| virgin | 10 | (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Virgo | - |
| season | 6 | one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions | the regular sequence of the seasons |
| modern | 9 | relating to a recently developed fashion or style | their offices are in a modern skyscraper |
| fallen | 9 | having dropped by the force of gravity | fallen leaves covered the forest floor |
| golden | 8 | presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome | - |
| spoken | 12 | uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination | a spoken message |
| screen | 8 | protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm | - |
| poison | 8 | any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism | - |
| design | 8 | something intended as a guide for making something else | - |
| chosen | 11 | an exclusive group of people | - |
| button | 8 | a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism | - |
| vision | 9 | the ability to see; the visual faculty | - |
| thrown | 12 | twisted together; as of filaments spun into a thread | thrown silk is raw silk that has been twisted and doubled into yarn |
| beaten | 8 | much trodden and worn smooth or bare | did not stray from the beaten path |
| berlin | 8 | capital of Germany located in eastern Germany | - |
| frozen | 18 | devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain | a frozen look on their faces |
| option | 8 | the act of choosing or selecting | - |
| motion | 8 | the act of changing location from one place to another | police controlled the motion of the crowd |
| rotten | 6 | damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless | rotten floor boards |
| carmen | 10 | - | - |
| eleven | 9 | a team that plays football | - |
| jordan | 14 | a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan | - |
| steven | 9 | - | - |
| oxygen | 17 | a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust | - |
| morgan | 9 | United States financier and philanthropist (1837-1913) | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| between | 12 | in the interval | dancing all the dances with little rest between |
| million | 9 | the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros | - |
| captain | 11 | the leader of a group of people | a captain of industry |
| explain | 16 | serve as a reason or cause or justification of | Her recent divorce may explain her reluctance to date again |
| station | 7 | assign to a station | - |
| certain | 9 | having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured | felt certain of success |
| goddamn | 12 | extremely | you are goddamn right! |
| chicken | 18 | a domestic fowl bred for flesh or eggs; believed to have been developed from the red jungle fowl | - |
| written | 10 | written as for a film or play or broadcast | - |
| kitchen | 16 | a room equipped for preparing meals | - |
| mission | 9 | a group of representatives or delegates | - |
| mention | 9 | a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage | the article includes mention of similar clinical cases |
| opinion | 9 | the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself) | - |
| foreign | 11 | not belonging to that in which it is contained; introduced from an outside source | foreign particles in milk |
| section | 9 | a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical) | he always turns first to the business section |
| passion | 9 | any object of warm affection or devotion | he has a passion for cock fighting |
| billion | 9 | the number that is represented as a one followed by 9 zeros | - |
| fashion | 13 | make out of components (often in an improvising manner) | She fashioned a tent out of a sheet and a few sticks |
| concern | 11 | be on the mind of | - |
| unknown | 14 | being or having an unknown or unnamed source | a poem by an unknown author |
| fifteen | 13 | being one more than fourteen | - |
| western | 10 | of wind; from the west | - |
| version | 10 | a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language | - |
| johnson | 17 | 17th President of the United States; was elected vice president and succeeded Lincoln when Lincoln was assassinated; was impeached but acquitted by one vote (1808-1875) | - |
| citizen | 18 | a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community | - |
| abandon | 10 | a feeling of extreme emotional intensity | - |
| pattern | 9 | a customary way of operation or behavior | they changed their dietary pattern |
| session | 7 | a meeting of spiritualists | - |
| emotion | 9 | any strong feeling | - |
| tension | 7 | the physical condition of being stretched or strained | it places great tension on the leg muscles |
| eastern | 7 | from the east; used especially of winds | an eastern wind |
| lesbian | 9 | a female homosexual | - |
| fiction | 12 | a deliberately false or improbable account | - |
| surgeon | 8 | a physician who specializes in surgery | - |
| pension | 9 | grant a pension to | - |
| mansion | 9 | a large and imposing house | - |
| balloon | 9 | become inflated | The sails ballooned |
| shotgun | 11 | firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges | - |
| contain | 9 | be capable of holding or containing | - |
| bargain | 10 | an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each | he made a bargain with the devil |
| sixteen | 14 | the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one | - |
| curtain | 9 | hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window) | - |
| pumpkin | 17 | a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes | - |
| reunion | 7 | the act of coming together again | - |
| foreman | 12 | a person who exercises control over workers | if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman |
| horizon | 19 | the great circle on the celestial sphere whose plane passes through the sensible horizon and the center of the Earth | - |
| edition | 8 | something a little different from others of the same type | the boy is a younger edition of his father |
| auction | 9 | sell at an auction | - |
| villain | 10 | a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately | - |
| platoon | 9 | a group of persons who are engaged in a common activity | platoons of tourists poured out of the busses |
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8 letter words
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| children | 14 | - | - |
| question | 17 | uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something | there is no question about the validity of the enterprise |
| position | 10 | a condition or position in which you find yourself | the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils |
| decision | 11 | the act of making up your mind about something | the burden of decision was his |
| mountain | 10 | a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill | - |
| vacation | 13 | leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure | we get two weeks of vacation every summer |
| solution | 8 | a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem | they were trying to find a peaceful solution |
| location | 10 | a determination of the place where something is | - |
| champion | 17 | someone who has won first place in a competition | - |
| religion | 9 | a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny | - |
| campaign | 15 | several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints) | - |
| complain | 14 | express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness | My mother complains all day |
| reaction | 10 | (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | there was a chemical reaction of the lime with the ground water |
| chairman | 15 | act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university | - |
| maintain | 10 | maintain by writing regular records | maintain a record |
| downtown | 15 | the central area or commercial center of a town or city | the heart of Birmingham's downtown |
| stubborn | 12 | not responding to treatment | a stubborn infection |
| division | 12 | a group of ships of similar type | - |
| mistaken | 14 | wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment | a mistaken belief |
| grandson | 10 | a male grandchild | - |
| occasion | 12 | an event that occurs at a critical time | it was needed only on special occasions |
| election | 10 | a vote to select the winner of a position or political office | the results of the election will be announced tonight |
| audition | 9 | perform in order to get a role | She auditioned for a role on Broadway |
| function | 13 | the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | the function of a teacher |
| superman | 12 | street name for lysergic acid diethylamide | - |
| southern | 11 | from the south; used especially of wind | southern breezes |
| creation | 10 | the human act of creating | - |
| einstein | 8 | someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality | - |
| northern | 11 | situated in or oriented toward the north | the northern suburbs |
| illusion | 8 | an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers | - |
| guardian | 10 | a person who cares for persons or property | - |
| threaten | 11 | pose a threat to; present a danger to | - |
| abortion | 10 | failure of a plan | - |
| musician | 12 | someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession) | - |
| addition | 10 | something added to what you already have | he was a new addition to the staff |
| relation | 8 | (law) the principle that an act done at a later time is deemed by law to have occurred at an earlier time | his attorney argued for the relation back of the amended complaint to the time the initial complaint was filed |
| forgiven | 15 | - | - |
| benjamin | 19 | gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation | - |
| franklin | 15 | printer whose success as an author led him to take up politics; he helped draw up the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution; he played a major role in the American Revolution and negotiated French support for the colonists; as a scientist he is remembered particularly for his research in electricity (1706-1790) | - |
| invasion | 11 | any entry into an area not previously occupied | an invasion of tourists |
| egyptian | 14 | a native or inhabitant of Egypt | - |
| magician | 13 | someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience | - |
| salesman | 10 | a man salesperson | - |
| thirteen | 11 | being one more than twelve | - |
| civilian | 13 | a nonmilitary citizen | - |
| eighteen | 12 | being one more than seventeen | - |
| hometown | 16 | the town (or city) where you grew up or where you have your principal residence | he never went back to his hometown again |
| ambition | 12 | a cherished desire | his ambition is to own his own business |
| pentagon | 11 | a five-sided polygon | - |
| fourteen | 11 | being one more than thirteen | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| attention | 9 | the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others | - |
| situation | 9 | a condition or position in which you find yourself | the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils |
| afternoon | 12 | a conventional expression of greeting or farewell | - |
| forgotten | 13 | not noticed inadvertently | her aching muscles forgotten she danced all night |
| operation | 11 | activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign) | it was a joint operation of the navy and air force |
| condition | 12 | the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition | - |
| gentleman | 12 | a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer | - |
| christian | 14 | a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination | - |
| direction | 12 | the act of setting and holding a course | a new council was installed under the direction of the king |
| education | 12 | the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979 | - |
| explosion | 18 | a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction | - |
| tradition | 10 | a specific practice of long standing | - |
| policeman | 15 | a member of a police force | - |
| forbidden | 16 | excluded from use or mention | forbidden fruit |
| honeymoon | 17 | a holiday taken by a newly married couple | - |
| affection | 17 | a positive feeling of liking | he had trouble expressing the affection he felt |
| reception | 13 | the act of receiving | - |
| intention | 9 | an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions | good intentions are not enough |
| promotion | 13 | a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution | - |
| objection | 20 | the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest | - |
| confusion | 14 | a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused | - |
| evolution | 12 | (biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms | - |
| infection | 14 | an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted | - |
| exception | 20 | a deliberate act of omission | with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news |
| radiation | 10 | the spontaneous emission of a stream of particles or electromagnetic rays in nuclear decay | - |
| companion | 15 | a traveler who accompanies you | - |
| salvation | 12 | (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil | - |
| execution | 18 | putting a condemned person to death | - |
| manhattan | 14 | a cocktail made with whiskey and sweet vermouth with a dash of bitters | - |
| detention | 10 | a state of being confined (usually for a short time) | his detention was politically motivated |
| obsession | 11 | an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will | - |
| invention | 12 | a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation | - |
| entertain | 9 | take into consideration, have in view | He entertained the notion of moving to South America |
| sensation | 9 | someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field | - |
| breakdown | 19 | the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue | his warning came after the breakdown of talks in London |
| selection | 11 | the person or thing chosen or selected | - |
| suspicion | 13 | an impression that something might be the case | - |
| dimension | 12 | a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished | - |
| injection | 18 | any solution that is injected (as into the skin) | - |
| probation | 13 | a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself | - |
| battalion | 11 | a large indefinite number | a battalion of ants |
| intuition | 9 | an impression that something might be the case | he had an intuition that something had gone wrong |
| seventeen | 12 | being one more than sixteen | - |
| violation | 12 | the crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will | - |
| formation | 14 | (geology) the geological features of the earth | - |
| fisherman | 17 | someone whose occupation is catching fish | - |
| extension | 16 | the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to | the extension of `satellite of Mars' is the set containing only Demos and Phobos |
| rebellion | 11 | organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another | - |
| physician | 19 | a licensed medical practitioner | - |
| addiction | 13 | being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) | - |
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View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| permission | 14 | the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization | - |
| television | 13 | broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects | - |
| connection | 14 | the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination | - |
| protection | 14 | payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence | every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection |
| production | 15 | an artifact that has been created by someone or some process | they export most of their agricultural production |
| revolution | 13 | a single complete turn (axial or orbital) | the revolution of the earth about the sun takes one year |
| reputation | 12 | the state of being held in high esteem and honor | - |
| generation | 11 | a coming into being | - |
| collection | 14 | request for a sum of money | - |
| impression | 14 | a concavity in a surface produced by pressing | he left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud |
| invitation | 13 | a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something | an invitation to lunch |
| expression | 19 | a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations | pardon the expression |
| population | 14 | (statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn | it is an estimate of the mean of the population |
| medication | 15 | (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease | - |
| commission | 16 | a group of representatives or delegates | - |
| confession | 15 | an admission of misdeeds or faults | - |
| foundation | 14 | education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge | he lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study |
| discussion | 13 | an exchange of views on some topic | we had a good discussion |
| graduation | 12 | the act of arranging in grades | - |
| possession | 12 | the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior | - |
| profession | 15 | an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion | a profession of disagreement |
| depression | 13 | a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention | - |
| exhibition | 22 | a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display | - |
| conclusion | 14 | event whose occurrence ends something | - |
| convention | 15 | orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional | - |
| suggestion | 12 | a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection | it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse |
| vegetarian | 14 | eater of fruits and grains and nuts; someone who eats no meat or fish or (often) any animal products | - |
| occupation | 16 | the act of occupying or taking possession of a building | occupation of a building without a certificate of occupancy is illegal |
| straighten | 14 | put (things or places) in order | - |
| separation | 12 | (law) the cessation of cohabitation of man and wife (either by mutual agreement or under a court order) | - |
| compassion | 16 | a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering | - |
| reflection | 15 | a likeness in which left and right are reversed | - |
| phenomenon | 17 | any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning | - |
| attraction | 12 | the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts | her personality held a strange attraction for him |
| corruption | 14 | in a state of progressive putrefaction | - |
| expedition | 20 | a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country | - |
| perfection | 17 | an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept | - |
| inspection | 14 | a formal or official examination | we had to wait for the inspection before we could use the elevator |
| politician | 14 | a person active in party politics | - |
| temptation | 14 | the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire | - |
| definition | 14 | a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol | - |
| conviction | 17 | (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed | the conviction came as no surprise |
| opposition | 14 | the act of hostile groups opposing each other | the invaders encountered stiff opposition |
| obligation | 13 | a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor | - |
| ammunition | 14 | projectiles to be fired from a gun | - |
| republican | 16 | a tributary of the Kansas River that flows from eastern Colorado eastward through Nebraska and Kansas | - |
| aggression | 12 | violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked | - |
| motivation | 15 | the act of motivating; providing incentive | - |
| revelation | 13 | the last book of the New Testament; contains visionary descriptions of heaven and of conflicts between good and evil and of the end of the world; attributed to Saint John the Apostle | - |
| comparison | 16 | qualities that are comparable | no comparison between the two books |
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The world of words ending with N is a fascinating one, brimming with character and charm. These words often carry a certain rhythm and resonance that makes them memorable and melodious. Whether you're crafting prose, playing word games, or just enjoying the quirks of the English language, words ending with N add a special flair. From common terms to rare gems, let's dive into how these words influence our language and pronunciation, making each one unique, useful, or just plain fun!
About words ending with N
In the English language, words ending with N are incredibly common and versatile. They can denote nouns, verbs, adjectives, and even adverbs, making them indispensable in everyday communication. The position of the letter N at the end of a word can soften its sound, giving it a smooth, flowing quality. Consider the word "bacon" — the final N creates a gentle landing as you pronounce it, contrasting with the abrupt stops of words like "cat" or "dog."
Moreover, the ending N can affect a word's meaning and usage. For instance, adding an N can transform a verb into a noun, like "run" becoming "run-in," or an adjective like "green" becoming a more nuanced term like "greenhorn." This flexibility showcases the dynamic nature of words ending with N, making them not only fun to use but also crucial for nuanced expression.
Popular word examples
Words ending with N are ubiquitous in the English language, used in various contexts from casual conversations to formal writing. Here are some popular examples:
Bacon
- Definition: A type of salt-cured pork, typically from the belly or back of a pig.
- Example in a Sentence: "I love crispy bacon with my eggs in the morning."
- Fun Fact: The word "bacon" comes from the Old High German word "bacho," meaning "buttock."
Dragon
- Definition: A mythical creature that appears in folklore, often depicted as a large, winged, fire-breathing reptile.
- Example in a Sentence: "The knight bravely fought the dragon to save the village."
- Fun Fact: The word "dragon" has Greek origins, deriving from "drakon," meaning "serpent" or "giant seafish."
Garden
- Definition: An area of ground where plants such as flowers, vegetables, or herbs are grown.
- Example in a Sentence: "She spends every weekend tending to her beautiful garden."
- Fun Fact: The word "garden" comes from the Old French "jardin," which means "enclosure."
Kitten
- Definition: A young cat.
- Example in a Sentence: "The playful kitten chased the ball of yarn around the room."
- Fun Fact: "Kitten" was first used in the 14th century, derived from the Middle English "kitoun."
Lemon
- Definition: A yellow, oval citrus fruit with acidic juice.
- Example in a Sentence: "A slice of lemon adds a refreshing touch to iced tea."
- Fun Fact: The word "lemon" likely originated from the Arabic "laymun."
Mutton
- Definition: The flesh of sheep, especially mature sheep, used as food.
- Example in a Sentence: "Mutton stew is a hearty and comforting dish."
- Fun Fact: The term "mutton" comes from the Old French "moton."
Raven
- Definition: A large, black bird known for its intelligence and deep, croaking call.
- Example in a Sentence: "A raven perched on the fence, watching us intently."
- Fun Fact: Ravens are often associated with mystery and magic in mythology and literature.
Seven
- Definition: The number equivalent to the sum of three and four; 7.
- Example in a Sentence: "There are seven days in a week."
- Fun Fact: The number seven is considered lucky in many cultures and religions.
Wagon
- Definition: A vehicle with four wheels, typically used for transporting goods or passengers.
- Example in a Sentence: "They loaded the harvest onto the wagon."
- Fun Fact: The word "wagon" comes from the Dutch "wagen," meaning "a vehicle."
Wooden
- Definition: Made of wood.
- Example in a Sentence: "The cabin had a charming wooden interior."
- Fun Fact: The term "wooden" dates back to the 16th century, originally used to describe something made of trees.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words ending with N can be a game-changer. Here are some high-scoring examples to elevate your game:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Jargon | 14 | Specialized language used by a particular group |
| Matzoth | 21 | Unleavened bread traditionally eaten by Jews |
| Quicken | 22 | To make or become faster |
| Zillion | 16 | An extremely large number |
| Zephyrs | 21 | Gentle, mild breezes |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle fans know the importance of choosing the right words. Here are some popular five-letter words ending with N that might just be your winning guess:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bacon | Salt-cured pork from a pig |
| Begin | To start or commence |
| Crown | A royal headdress |
| Lemon | A yellow, oval citrus fruit |
| Robin | A small, migratory songbird |
Unusual and rare word examples
Let's delve into the more exotic corners of the dictionary to uncover some rare and unusual words ending with N:
Agogian
- Definition: Pertaining to the Agoge, the rigorous education and training regimen mandated for all male Spartan citizens.
- Interesting Fact: The word is derived from the Greek "agogē," meaning "leading" or "training."
- Example in a Sentence: "The agogian system was instrumental in producing Spartan warriors."
Blazon
- Definition: To display prominently or vividly.
- Interesting Fact: The term comes from the Old French "blason," meaning "shield" or "coat of arms."
- Example in a Sentence: "The company's logo was blazoned across the stadium."
Keelson
- Definition: A structure running the length of a ship and fastening the timbers or plates of the floor to its keel.
- Interesting Fact: The word originates from the Middle English "kelswayn," itself derived from Scandinavian roots.
- Example in a Sentence: "The shipbuilders reinforced the keelson to ensure stability."
Quercitron
- Definition: A yellow dye obtained from the bark of the black oak.
- Interesting Fact: The name combines "Quercus" (the genus for oak) and "citron," indicating its yellow color.
- Example in a Sentence: "Artists in the past used quercitron for vibrant yellow hues."
Sempitern
- Definition: Eternal or everlasting.
- Interesting Fact: Derived from the Latin "sempiternus," combining "semper" (always) and "aeternus" (eternal).
- Example in a Sentence: "The sempitern beauty of the stars captivated him."
Final words
Exploring words ending with N reveals the rich tapestry of the English language, full of history, culture, and playful nuances. Whether you're a wordsmith, a game enthusiast, or just someone who loves the quirks of language, these words offer endless possibilities for discovery and delight. Happy word hunting!
