Words With N In The Middle
Welcome to a world where words play hide and seek! Dive into the delightful challenge of discovering words nestled snugly in the middle of "N." Whether you're a word wizard or a curious explorer, this page is your playground for linguistic adventures. Ready to find those sneaky words? Let's go!
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| and | 4 | A particle which expresses the relation of connection or addition. It is used to conjoin a word with a word, a clause with a clause, or a sentence with a sentence. | - |
| one | 3 | (informal) very; used informally as an intensifier | that is one fine dog |
| any | 6 | one or some or every or all without specification | give me any peaches you don't want |
| end | 4 | a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold | - |
| ana | 3 | a collection of anecdotes about a person or place | - |
| ink | 7 | a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing | - |
| ant | 3 | social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers | - |
| ins | 3 | an agency in the Department of Justice that enforces laws and regulations for the admission of foreign-born persons to the United States | - |
| uni | 3 | - | - |
| eng | 4 | - | - |
| ono | 3 | United States musician (born in Japan) who married John Lennon and collaborated with him on recordings (born in 1933) | - |
| ans | 3 | the part of the nervous system of vertebrates that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles and heart and glands | - |
| gnu | 4 | large African antelope having a head with horns like an ox and a long tufted tail | - |
| ani | 3 | black tropical American cuckoo | - |
| ane | 3 | used of a single unit or thing; not two or more | `ane' is Scottish |
| ens | 3 | - | - |
| ene | 3 | the compass point midway between northeast and east | - |
| ing | 4 | - | - |
| sny | 6 | - | - |
| uns | 3 | - | - |
| mna | 5 | - | - |
| ony | 6 | - | - |
| ons | 3 | - | - |
4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| know | 11 | accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority | The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne |
| want | 7 | have need of | This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner |
| only | 7 | without any others being included or involved | a privilege granted only to him |
| find | 8 | the act of discovering something | - |
| into | 4 | To the inside of; within. It is used in a variety of applications. | - |
| long | 5 | good at remembering | - |
| fine | 7 | money extracted as a penalty | - |
| done | 5 | having finished or arrived at completion | certain to make history before he's done |
| many | 9 | a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as' or `too' or `so' or `that'; amounting to a large but indefinite number | many temptations |
| kind | 9 | agreeable, conducive to comfort | a dry climate kind to asthmatics |
| went | 7 | - | - |
| mind | 7 | pay close attention to; give heed to | - |
| once | 6 | on one occasion | once I ran into her |
| knew | 11 | - | - |
| gone | 5 | drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted | - |
| hand | 8 | the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb | he had the hands of a surgeon |
| mine | 6 | excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted | - |
| send | 5 | transfer | - |
| line | 4 | a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning | I can't follow your line of reasoning |
| king | 9 | a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom | - |
| sing | 5 | make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound | the kettle was singing |
| sent | 4 | 100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia | - |
| hang | 8 | fall or flow in a certain way | This dress hangs well |
| song | 5 | the act of singing | with a shout and a song they marched up to the gates |
| land | 5 | material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) | the land had never been plowed |
| bank | 10 | a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | he cashed a check at the bank |
| ring | 5 | the sound of a bell ringing | the distinctive ring of the church bell |
| wine | 7 | a red as dark as red wine | - |
| wind | 8 | raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help | - |
| band | 7 | an unofficial association of people or groups | - |
| aunt | 4 | the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle | - |
| guns | 5 | - | - |
| anna | 4 | a former copper coin of Pakistan and India | - |
| tony | 7 | - | - |
| rent | 4 | grant use or occupation of under a term of contract | - |
| snow | 7 | English writer of novels about moral dilemmas in academe (1905-1980) | - |
| gang | 6 | an informal body of friends | - |
| tiny | 7 | very small | tiny feet |
| onto | 4 | On the top of; upon. | - |
| unit | 4 | an organization regarded as part of a larger social group | the coach said the offensive unit did a good job |
| jane | 11 | - | - |
| hung | 8 | - | - |
| bang | 7 | a vigorous blow | he got a bang on the head |
| hong | 8 | - | - |
| bone | 6 | remove the bones from | bone the turkey before roasting it |
| punk | 10 | rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock | - |
| tank | 8 | a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids | - |
| hunt | 7 | an association of huntsmen who hunt for sport | - |
| sand | 5 | French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876) | - |
| pink | 10 | of a light shade of red | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| think | 12 | judge or regard; look upon; judge | I think he is very smart |
| going | 7 | the act of departing | - |
| gonna | 6 | - | - |
| doing | 7 | - | - |
| thank | 12 | express gratitude or show appreciation to | - |
| thing | 9 | a vaguely specified concern | things are going well |
| money | 10 | the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender | we tried to collect the money he owed us |
| wrong | 9 | that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law | he feels that you are in the wrong |
| being | 8 | the state or fact of existing | a point of view gradually coming into being |
| found | 9 | use as a basis for; found on | - |
| wanna | 8 | - | - |
| alone | 5 | without anybody else or anything else | the child stayed home alone |
| bring | 8 | bestow a quality on | She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings |
| since | 7 | From a definite past time until now. | he went a month ago, and I have not seen him since |
| phone | 10 | (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language | - |
| drink | 10 | propose a toast to | Let's drink to the New Year |
| young | 9 | (of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity | young corn |
| until | 5 | As far as; to the place or degree that; especially, up to the time that; till. | - |
| hands | 9 | the force of workers available | - |
| under | 6 | further down | see under for further discussion |
| means | 7 | considerable capital (wealth or income) | he is a man of means |
| point | 7 | be oriented | The weather vane points North |
| stand | 6 | put up with something or somebody unpleasant | - |
| honey | 11 | a beloved person; used as terms of endearment | - |
| front | 8 | the side that is forward or prominent | - |
| funny | 11 | an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line) | she told a funny story |
| uncle | 7 | a source of help and advice and encouragement | he played uncle to lonely students |
| along | 6 | with a forward motion | we drove along admiring the view |
| dance | 8 | move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance | My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio |
| sound | 6 | (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language | - |
| sense | 5 | the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted | the dictionary gave several senses for the word |
| month | 10 | one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year | he paid the bill last month |
| round | 6 | a regular route for a sentry or policeman | - |
| spend | 8 | pay out | spend money |
| lying | 9 | the deliberate act of deviating from the truth | - |
| enjoy | 15 | derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in | - |
| drunk | 10 | a chronic drinker | - |
| meant | 7 | - | - |
| angry | 9 | (of the elements) as if showing violent anger | angry clouds on the horizon |
| count | 7 | put into a group | The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members |
| lunch | 10 | a midday meal | - |
| scene | 7 | the context and environment in which something is set | - |
| frank | 12 | a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll | - |
| dying | 10 | eagerly desirous | dying to hear who won |
| using | 6 | an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) | - |
| plane | 7 | a power tool for smoothing or shaping wood | - |
| spent | 7 | drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted | - |
| honor | 8 | the state of being honored | - |
| agent | 6 | the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause | - |
| grand | 7 | of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope | in the grand manner |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| things | 10 | any movable possession (especially articles of clothing) | she packed her things and left |
| around | 7 | used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction | news gets around (or about) |
| thanks | 13 | an acknowledgment of appreciation | - |
| coming | 11 | the act of drawing spatially closer to something | - |
| wanted | 10 | characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for | so good to feel wanted |
| enough | 10 | an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose | enough is as good as a feast |
| friend | 10 | a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers) | - |
| trying | 10 | extremely irritating to the nerves | a trying day at the office |
| saying | 10 | a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations | - |
| anyone | 9 | One taken at random rather than by selection; anybody. | - |
| change | 12 | lay aside, abandon, or leave for another | The car changed lanes |
| second | 9 | an indefinitely short time | - |
| inside | 7 | on the inside | inside, the car is a mess |
| anyway | 15 | in any way whatsoever | get it done anyway you can |
| having | 13 | - | - |
| minute | 8 | an indefinitely short time | it only takes a minute |
| taking | 11 | very attractive; capturing interest | something inexpressibly taking in his manner |
| making | 13 | the act that results in something coming to be | the making of measurements |
| moment | 10 | having important effects or influence | virtue is of more moment than security |
| chance | 13 | a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances | now is your chance |
| behind | 12 | of timepieces | my watch is running behind |
| answer | 9 | react verbally | She didn't want to answer |
| living | 10 | the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities | - |
| dinner | 7 | a party of people assembled to have dinner together | guests should never be late to a dinner party |
| cannot | 8 | - | - |
| asking | 11 | the verbal act of requesting | - |
| longer | 7 | a person with a strong desire for something | a longer for money |
| finish | 12 | a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) | the boat had a metallic finish |
| seeing | 7 | normal use of the faculty of vision | - |
| moving | 12 | arousing or capable of arousing deep emotion | she laid her case of destitution before him in a very moving letter |
| strong | 7 | immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with | - |
| giving | 11 | given or giving freely | Saturday's child is loving and giving |
| turned | 7 | in an unpalatable state | - |
| during | 8 | In the time of; as long as the action or existence of. | during life |
| wonder | 10 | something that causes feelings of wonder | the wonders of modern science |
| single | 7 | characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing | single occupancy |
| hungry | 13 | (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous | hungry for recognition |
| crying | 12 | demanding attention | a crying need |
| handle | 10 | touch, lift, or hold with the hands | Don't handle the merchandise |
| entire | 6 | constituting the full quantity or extent; complete | an entire town devastated by an earthquake |
| ground | 8 | material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) | - |
| eating | 7 | the act of consuming food | - |
| window | 13 | a pane of glass in a window | the ball shattered the window |
| unless | 6 | Upon any less condition than (the fact or thing stated in the sentence or clause which follows); if not; supposing that not; if it be not; were it not that; except. | we shall fail unless we are industrious |
| french | 14 | the people of France | - |
| honest | 9 | not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent | honest lawyers |
| island | 7 | a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water | - |
| energy | 10 | (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs | energy can take a wide variety of forms |
| acting | 9 | the performance of a part or role in a drama | - |
| animal | 8 | marked by the appetites and passions of the body | animal instincts |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| someone | 9 | a human being | - |
| fucking | 17 | informal intensifiers | - |
| another | 10 | any of various alternatives; some other | put it off to another (or some other) day |
| talking | 12 | an exchange of ideas via conversation | - |
| looking | 12 | appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms | left their clothes dirty looking |
| getting | 9 | the act of acquiring something | he's much more interested in the getting than in the giving |
| morning | 10 | the time period between dawn and noon | I spent the morning running errands |
| tonight | 11 | during the night of the present day | drop by tonight |
| working | 15 | actively engaged in paid work | the working population |
| waiting | 11 | being and remaining ready and available for use | waiting cars and limousines lined the curb |
| minutes | 9 | a written account of what transpired at a meeting | - |
| anymore | 12 | at the present or from now on; usually used with a negative | Alice doesn't live here anymore |
| husband | 13 | a married man; a woman's partner in marriage | - |
| against | 8 | Abreast; opposite to; facing; towards; in this sense often preceded by over. | against the mouth of a river |
| country | 12 | the territory occupied by a nation | - |
| playing | 13 | the performance of a part or role in a drama | - |
| leaving | 11 | the act of departing | - |
| telling | 8 | powerfully persuasive | a telling presentation |
| feeling | 11 | the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | - |
| company | 16 | a social or business visitor | the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company |
| anybody | 16 | Any one out of an indefinite number of persons; anyone; any person. | - |
| running | 8 | the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track | - |
| control | 9 | handle and cause to function | control the lever |
| evening | 11 | the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall) | he enjoyed the evening light across the lake |
| meeting | 10 | the social act of assembling for some common purpose | his meeting with the salesmen was the high point of his day |
| strange | 8 | not known before | used many strange words |
| finally | 13 | the item at the end | - |
| changed | 14 | changed in constitution or structure or composition by metamorphism | - |
| calling | 10 | the particular occupation for which you are trained | - |
| kidding | 14 | - | - |
| imagine | 10 | form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case | - |
| wedding | 13 | the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed | - |
| missing | 10 | nonexistent | - |
| darling | 9 | an Australian river; tributary of the Murray River | - |
| present | 9 | perform (a play), especially on a stage | - |
| instead | 8 | in place of, or as an alternative to | Felix became a herpetologist instead |
| amazing | 19 | inspiring awe or admiration or wonder | New York is an amazing city |
| general | 8 | a general officer of the highest rank | - |
| sitting | 8 | a meeting of spiritualists | - |
| hundred | 12 | ten 10s | - |
| english | 11 | an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries | - |
| wearing | 11 | the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment | - |
| killing | 12 | very funny | a killing joke |
| walking | 15 | the act of traveling by foot | walking is a healthy form of exercise |
| driving | 12 | hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver | - |
| machine | 14 | a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine | - |
| grandma | 11 | the mother of your father or mother | - |
| writing | 11 | the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect) | the writing in her novels is excellent |
| staying | 11 | - | - |
| contact | 11 | a person who is in a position to give you special assistance | he used his business contacts to get an introduction to the governor |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| anything | 15 | - | - |
| everyone | 14 | Everybody; commonly separated, every one. | - |
| business | 10 | a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it | he bought his brother's business |
| thinking | 16 | endowed with the capacity to reason | - |
| laughing | 13 | showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness | laughing children |
| finished | 15 | brought to ruin | after the revolution the aristocracy was finished |
| watching | 17 | the act of observing; taking a patient look | - |
| building | 12 | the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones | workers in the building trades |
| accident | 13 | anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause | winning the lottery was a happy accident |
| speaking | 15 | delivering an address to a public audience | - |
| anywhere | 17 | at or in or to any place | you can find this food anywhere |
| thousand | 12 | denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000 items or units | - |
| sleeping | 11 | quiet and inactive restfulness | - |
| continue | 10 | continue a certain state, condition, or activity | We continued to work into the night |
| standing | 10 | an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event | - |
| fighting | 16 | engaged in or ready for military or naval operations | review the fighting forces |
| evidence | 14 | provide evidence for | - |
| suddenly | 13 | on impulse; without premeditation | he made up his mind suddenly |
| personal | 10 | a short newspaper article about a particular person or group | - |
| starting | 9 | a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning) | his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen |
| pregnant | 11 | rich in significance or implication | - |
| involved | 15 | highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious | the plot was too involved |
| drinking | 14 | the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess | - |
| princess | 12 | a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign) | - |
| shooting | 12 | the act of firing a projectile | his shooting was slow but accurate |
| interest | 8 | be on the mind of | - |
| feelings | 12 | emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity) | the remark hurt his feelings |
| language | 10 | a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols | he taught foreign languages |
| innocent | 10 | not knowledgeable about something specified | American tourists wholly innocent of French |
| handsome | 14 | given or giving freely | a handsome allowance |
| consider | 11 | show consideration for; take into account | You must consider her age |
| medicine | 13 | treat medicinally, treat with medicine | - |
| training | 9 | activity leading to skilled behavior | - |
| strength | 12 | capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war | we faced an army of great strength |
| whenever | 17 | - | - |
| minister | 10 | a person authorized to conduct religious worship | clergymen are usually called ministers in Protestant churches |
| sergeant | 9 | a lawman with the rank of sergeant | - |
| breaking | 15 | the act of breaking something | - |
| criminal | 12 | someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime | - |
| universe | 11 | everything stated or assumed in a given discussion | - |
| contract | 12 | become smaller or draw together | - |
| planning | 11 | the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening | his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties |
| shouting | 12 | uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement | - |
| bringing | 12 | the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail) | - |
| painting | 11 | graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface | a small painting by Picasso |
| recently | 13 | in the recent past | he was in Paris recently |
| honestly | 14 | in an honest manner | in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it |
| original | 9 | something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies | this painting is a copy of the original |
| goodness | 10 | that which is pleasing or valuable or useful | - |
| distance | 11 | go far ahead of | He outdistanced the other runners |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| something | 15 | An indeterminate or unknown event. | - |
| different | 16 | differing from all others; not ordinary | advertising that strives continually to be different |
| important | 13 | having authority or ascendancy or influence | an important official |
| wonderful | 16 | extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers | - |
| president | 12 | the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | - |
| happening | 17 | an event that happens | - |
| boyfriend | 18 | a man who is the lover of a man or woman | if I'd known he was her boyfriend I wouldn't have asked |
| dangerous | 11 | involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm | a dangerous criminal |
| certainly | 14 | definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely') | she certainly is a hard worker |
| beginning | 13 | serving to begin | the beginning canto of the poem |
| listening | 10 | the act of hearing attentively | you can learn a lot by just listening |
| apartment | 13 | a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house | - |
| screaming | 14 | sharp piercing cry | her screaming attracted the neighbors |
| excellent | 18 | very good; of the highest quality | made an excellent speech |
| following | 16 | a group of followers or enthusiasts | - |
| fantastic | 14 | ludicrously odd | fantastic Halloween costumes |
| according | 15 | (followed by `to') as reported or stated by | according to historians |
| wondering | 14 | showing curiosity | - |
| introduce | 12 | bring something new to an environment | A new word processor was introduced |
| expensive | 21 | high in price or charging high prices | expensive clothes |
| recognize | 21 | express greetings upon meeting someone | - |
| brilliant | 11 | clear and sharp and ringing | the brilliant sound of the trumpets |
| happiness | 16 | state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy | - |
| emergency | 17 | a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage | - |
| interview | 15 | conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting | - |
| insurance | 11 | written contract or certificate of insurance | - |
| expecting | 21 | - | - |
| concerned | 14 | involved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in | a memorandum to those concerned |
| community | 18 | a district where people live; occupied primarily by private residences | - |
| breathing | 15 | the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation | - |
| commander | 16 | an officer in the airforce | - |
| mountains | 11 | - | - |
| assistant | 9 | a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose | my invaluable assistant |
| suffering | 16 | feelings of mental or physical pain | - |
| treatment | 11 | the management of someone or something | the treatment of water sewage |
| knowledge | 18 | the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning | - |
| inspector | 13 | an investigator who observes carefully | - |
| telephone | 14 | electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds | I talked to him on the telephone |
| including | 13 | - | - |
| challenge | 15 | take exception to | She challenged his claims |
| ambulance | 15 | a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals | - |
| agreement | 12 | the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises | they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business |
| advantage | 14 | benefit resulting from some event or action | it turned out to my advantage |
| statement | 11 | (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program | - |
| champagne | 19 | a region of northeastern France | - |
| sensitive | 12 | hurting | - |
| searching | 15 | having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect | searching insights |
| guarantee | 10 | give surety or assume responsibility | - |
| convinced | 17 | persuaded of; very sure | were convinced that it would be to their advantage to join |
| connected | 14 | being joined in close association | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| everything | 20 | - | - |
| understand | 12 | believe to be the case | I understand you have no previous experience? |
| girlfriend | 15 | a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved | his girlfriend kicked him out |
| government | 16 | the act of governing; exercising authority | he had considerable experience of government |
| interested | 11 | involved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in | the interested parties met to discuss the business |
| definitely | 17 | without question and beyond doubt | - |
| difference | 19 | a variation that deviates from the standard or norm | - |
| experience | 21 | go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | experience vertigo |
| understood | 12 | implied by or inferred from actions or statements | the understood provisos of a custody agreement |
| restaurant | 10 | a building where people go to eat | - |
| department | 15 | a specialized division of a large organization | you'll find it in the hardware department |
| incredible | 15 | beyond belief or understanding | at incredible speed |
| lieutenant | 10 | an officer in a police force | - |
| university | 16 | a large and diverse institution of higher learning created to educate for life and for a profession and to grant degrees | - |
| apparently | 17 | unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') | she has apparently been living here for some time |
| disgusting | 13 | highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust | a disgusting smell |
| downstairs | 14 | on or of lower floors of a building | the downstairs (or downstair) phone |
| personally | 15 | in the flesh; without involving anyone else | I went there personally |
| eventually | 16 | after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay | - |
| friendship | 19 | the state of being friends (or friendly) | - |
| considered | 14 | carefully weighed | a considered opinion |
| technology | 19 | the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems | - |
| confidence | 18 | a trustful relationship | he took me into his confidence |
| conference | 17 | an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members | - |
| punishment | 17 | the act of punishing | - |
| background | 20 | understate the importance or quality of | - |
| conditions | 13 | the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation | every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception |
| chattering | 16 | the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys) | - |
| surrounded | 12 | confined on all sides | a camp surrounded by enemies |
| frightened | 18 | made afraid | the frightened child cowered in the corner |
| indistinct | 13 | not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand | indistinct shapes in the gloom |
| pretending | 14 | the act of giving a false appearance | his conformity was only pretending |
| threatened | 14 | (of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered | the spotted owl is a threatened species, not yet an endangered one |
| experiment | 21 | the testing of an idea | it was an experiment in living |
| conscience | 16 | motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions | - |
| individual | 15 | characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing | an individual serving |
| whispering | 19 | speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords | - |
| underneath | 14 | - | - |
| protecting | 15 | shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort | the protecting blanket of snow |
| incredibly | 18 | not easy to believe | incredibly, she survived the crash |
| scientific | 17 | conforming with the principles or methods used in science | a scientific approach |
| reasonable | 12 | not excessive or extreme | reasonable prices |
| constantly | 15 | without interruption | the world is constantly changing |
| appearance | 16 | pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression | they try to keep up appearances |
| journalist | 17 | someone who keeps a diary or journal | - |
| introduced | 14 | - | - |
| determined | 14 | determined or decided upon as by an authority | date and place are already determined |
| management | 15 | the act of managing something | he was given overall management of the program |
| engagement | 14 | a mutual promise to marry | - |
| resistance | 12 | an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current | - |
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Welcome to the whimsical world of words with a very special letter tucked right in the middle—N! This unassuming letter holds tremendous power, influencing pronunciation and lending its own unique flair to language. From everyday chatter to strategic word games, words featuring N in their core are pervasive and fascinating. Let's unravel this linguistic marvel with delightful examples that reveal just how impactful the middle N can be.
About words in the middle N
The letter N is one of the most frequently used letters in the English language, often found cozy in the center of words, subtly steering pronunciation and meaning. Its nasal quality can add a melodious tone or a soft touch to otherwise hard-sounding words. Imagine the difference between "plan" and "pat"—the middle N adds a resonance that's hard to ignore!
Words with N nestled in the middle often signify action or state. Consider verbs like "dance" or "binge," where the N captures movement or a state of being. This middle positioning isn't just for function, though; it also spices up the rhythm of language, making these words fun to say, and even more fun to play with in games like Scrabble and Wordle.
Popular word examples
These words are common and beloved in our everyday vocabulary, each with a unique story to tell.
Banana
- Definition: A long curved fruit which grows in clusters and has soft pulpy flesh and yellow skin when ripe.
- Example in a Sentence: She ate a banana for breakfast every morning.
- Fun Fact: The word "banana" comes from the Arabic word "banan," meaning finger.
Pencil
- Definition: An instrument for writing or drawing, consisting of a thin stick of graphite or a similar substance enclosed in wood.
- Example in a Sentence: He sharpened his pencil before starting the test.
- Fun Fact: The word "pencil" originally referred to a fine brush for painting, made from animal hair.
Funnel
- Definition: A tube or pipe that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for guiding liquid or powder into a small opening.
- Example in a Sentence: She used a funnel to pour the oil into the bottle without spilling it.
- Fun Fact: Funnels have been used since Roman times, primarily for wine-making.
Jungle
- Definition: An area of land overgrown with dense forest and tangled vegetation, typically in tropical regions.
- Example in a Sentence: The explorers ventured deep into the jungle.
- Fun Fact: The word "jungle" comes from the Sanskrit word "jangala," meaning uncultivated land.
Dinner
- Definition: The main meal of the day, taken either around midday or in the evening.
- Example in a Sentence: They invited us over for dinner on Sunday.
- Fun Fact: "Dinner" was originally used to describe the first meal of the day in medieval times.
Tunnel
- Definition: An artificial underground passage, especially one built through a hill or under a building, road, or river.
- Example in a Sentence: The train sped through the tunnel at high speed.
- Fun Fact: The Channel Tunnel connecting England and France is one of the longest tunnels in the world, stretching over 31 miles.
Recent
- Definition: Having happened, begun, or been done not long ago; belonging to a past period comparatively close to the present.
- Example in a Sentence: The recent storm caused widespread damage.
- Fun Fact: In geological terms, "recent" can refer to events occurring within the last 11,700 years!
Center
- Definition: The point that is equally distant from every point on the circumference of a circle or sphere.
- Example in a Sentence: The fountain is at the center of the park.
- Fun Fact: "Center" can also refer to a pivotal or core position in various sports teams, showing its versatility.
Gentle
- Definition: Having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character.
- Example in a Sentence: She spoke in a gentle voice to soothe the crying child.
- Fun Fact: The word "gentle" has roots in the Latin "gentilis," meaning of the same family or clan.
Winter
- Definition: The coldest season of the year, occurring between autumn and spring.
- Example in a Sentence: We love going skiing in the winter.
- Fun Fact: The word "winter" comes from an old Germanic word meaning "time of water," referring to rain and snow.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For those with a competitive edge, here are some high-scoring Scrabble words featuring the dynamic middle N.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Quench | 20 | Satisfy one's thirst by drinking. |
| Windbag | 15 | A person who talks at length but says little of value. |
| Enzyme | 18 | A protein that acts as a catalyst in biochemical reactions. |
| Jingle | 14 | A light ringing sound, often associated with bells. |
| Banish | 11 | Send someone away from a country or place as an official punishment. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle enthusiasts, take note of these perfectly fitting five-letter words that feature the crafty middle N.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Angel | A spiritual being believed to act as an attendant or messenger of God. |
| Trend | A general direction in which something is developing or changing. |
| Blank | Not filled in, empty, or void of content. |
| Range | The area of variation between upper and lower limits. |
| Lingo | Informal language or jargon specific to a group or field. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Dive into the less-trodden path of language with these rare gems featuring the enchanting middle N.
Twinge
- Definition: A sudden, sharp localized pain.
- Interesting Fact: The word "twinge" originates from the Old English "twengan," meaning to pinch or tweak.
- Example in a Sentence: He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.
Ginkgo
- Definition: A tree native to China, with fan-shaped leaves and edible seeds.
- Interesting Fact: Ginkgo trees are known as living fossils, dating back 270 million years.
- Example in a Sentence: The ginkgo leaves turned a brilliant yellow in the fall.
Conundrum
- Definition: A confusing and difficult problem or question.
- Interesting Fact: The origin of "conundrum" is unknown, but it became popular in the 16th century to describe a riddle.
- Example in a Sentence: Solving the conundrum required all of her analytical skills.
Enclave
- Definition: A portion of territory surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct.
- Interesting Fact: The Vatican City is the world's smallest enclave country.
- Example in a Sentence: The neighborhood was an enclave of artists and musicians.
Knack
- Definition: An acquired or natural skill at doing something.
- Interesting Fact: "Knack" is related to the Middle Low German "knacken," meaning to make a snapping sound, implying a sudden realization of skill.
- Example in a Sentence: She has a knack for solving puzzles quickly.
Final words
Words with N in the middle remind us of the playful yet powerful nature of language. Whether they’re adding a melodic twist to our conversations or elevating our game scores, these words hold a special place in our linguistic toolkit. So next time you speak or write, give a nod to the nifty middle N and let your words sing!
