5 letter Words with N in the middle
Get ready to dive into the exciting world of five-letter words where 'N' takes center stage! This linguistic adventure is packed with fun and surprises as we explore words that have an 'N' right in the middle. Perfect for word game enthusiasts and curious minds alike—let’s get started!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| funny | 11 | an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line) | she told a funny story |
| front | 8 | the side that is forward or prominent | - |
| 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 | - |
| enjoy | 15 | derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in | - |
| lying | 9 | the deliberate act of deviating from the truth | - |
| spend | 8 | pay out | spend money |
| drunk | 10 | a chronic drinker | - |
| meant | 7 | - | - |
| count | 7 | put into a group | The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members |
| angry | 9 | (of the elements) as if showing violent anger | angry clouds on the horizon |
| lunch | 10 | a midday meal | - |
| frank | 12 | a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll | - |
| scene | 7 | the context and environment in which something is set | - |
| dying | 10 | eagerly desirous | dying to hear who won |
| plane | 7 | a power tool for smoothing or shaping wood | - |
| using | 6 | an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) | - |
| honor | 8 | the state of being honored | - |
| spent | 7 | drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted | - |
| 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 |
| final | 8 | not to be altered or undone | the judge's decision is final |
| knock | 15 | a vigorous blow | the sudden knock floored him |
| pants | 7 | (used in the plural) underpants worn by women | - |
| enemy | 10 | an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force) | - |
| knife | 12 | any long thin projection that is transient | - |
| blind | 8 | something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity | the holding company was just a blind |
| angel | 6 | the highest waterfall; has more than one leap; flow varies seasonally | - |
| bunch | 12 | an informal body of friends | - |
| enter | 5 | to come or go into | the boat entered an area of shallow marshes |
| stone | 5 | United States architect (1902-1978) | - |
| among | 8 | - | - |
| henry | 11 | English chemist who studied the quantities of gas absorbed by water at different temperatures and under different pressures (1775-1836) | - |
| danny | 9 | - | - |
| ended | 7 | having come or been brought to a conclusion | the affair is over, ended, finished |
| lines | 5 | - | - |
| rings | 6 | gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises | the rings require a strong upper body |
| paint | 7 | a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating | artists use `paint' and `pigment' interchangeably |
| china | 10 | a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong | - |
| owner | 8 | a person who owns something | they are searching for the owner of the car |
| fancy | 13 | have a fancy or particular liking or desire for | - |
| kinda | 10 | to some (great or small) extent | - |
| plant | 7 | (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion | - |
| bones | 7 | (used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance | - |
| candy | 11 | a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts | - |
| piano | 7 | (music) low loudness | - |
| india | 6 | a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947 | - |
| event | 8 | a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | he acted very wise after the event |
| saint | 5 | declare (a dead person) to be a saint | - |
| giant | 6 | a person of exceptional importance and reputation | - |
| punch | 12 | a tool for making holes or indentations | - |
| anger | 6 | become angry | He angers easily |
| snake | 9 | a tributary of the Columbia River that rises in Wyoming and flows westward; discovered in 1805 by the Lewis and Clark Expedition | - |
| jenny | 15 | female donkey | - |
| wound | 9 | a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat | - |
| brand | 8 | a name given to a product or service | - |
| grant | 6 | 18th President of the United States; commander of the Union armies in the American Civil War (1822-1885) | - |
| swing | 9 | in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball | - |
| wings | 9 | a means of flight or ascent | necessity lends wings to inspiration |
| penny | 10 | a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit | - |
| panic | 9 | sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events | panic in the stock market |
| joint | 12 | marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking | - |
| shine | 8 | be bright by reflecting or casting light | - |
| range | 6 | assign a rank or rating to | - |
| drank | 10 | - | - |
| banks | 11 | English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820) | - |
| jones | 12 | United States golfer (1902-1971) | - |
| bound | 8 | form the boundary of; be contiguous to | - |
| penis | 7 | the male sex organ (`member' is a euphemism) | - |
| sunny | 8 | bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer | a gay sunny room |
| crane | 7 | United States poet (1899-1932) | - |
| 7 | reproduce by printing | - | |
| trunk | 9 | a long flexible snout as of an elephant | - |
| sandy | 9 | of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown | - |
| dunno | 6 | - | - |
| stink | 9 | smell badly and offensively | - |
| twins | 8 | the third sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about May 21 to June 20 | - |
| fence | 10 | have an argument about something | - |
| burnt | 7 | ruined by overcooking | she served us underdone bacon and burnt biscuits |
| burns | 7 | celebrated Scottish poet (1759-1796) | - |
| angle | 6 | a biased way of looking at or presenting something | - |
| pound | 8 | move heavily or clumsily | - |
| minor | 7 | not of legal age | minor children |
| benny | 10 | United States comedian known for his timeing and delivery and self-effacing humor (1894-1974) | - |
| bingo | 8 | a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards | - |
| entry | 8 | a written record of a commercial transaction | - |
| inner | 5 | confined to an exclusive group | privy to inner knowledge |
| donna | 6 | an Italian woman of rank | - |
| bunny | 10 | a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit | - |
| tense | 5 | cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious | he got a phone call from his lawyer that tensed him up |
| mount | 7 | a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill | - |
| horny | 11 | feeling great sexual desire | feeling horny |
| kings | 10 | - | - |
| sneak | 9 | someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions | - |
| randy | 9 | feeling great sexual desire | - |
| owned | 9 | having an owner; often used in combination | state-owned railways |
| sonny | 8 | a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy) | - |
| lands | 6 | - | - |
| blank | 11 | a blank gap or missing part | - |
| lance | 7 | a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions | - |
| snack | 11 | eat a snack; eat lightly | She never loses weight because she snacks between meals |
| minus | 7 | an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated | four minus three equals one |
| bonus | 7 | an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output | - |
| scent | 7 | any property detected by the olfactory system | - |
| faint | 8 | weak and likely to lose consciousness | suddenly felt faint from the pain |
| chang | 11 | the longest river of Asia; flows eastward from Tibet into the East China Sea near Shanghai | - |
| lions | 5 | - | - |
| aunty | 8 | the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle | - |
| bench | 12 | persons who administer justice | - |
| fanny | 11 | external female sex organs | in England `fanny' is vulgar slang for female genitals |
| handy | 12 | United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958) | - |
| ranch | 10 | farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle) | - |
| funds | 9 | assets in the form of money | - |
| blond | 8 | a light grayish yellow to near white | - |
| ankle | 9 | a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus | - |
| rains | 5 | - | - |
| stunt | 5 | a creature (especially a whale) that has been prevented from attaining full growth | - |
| ching | 11 | - | - |
| jeans | 12 | (used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear | - |
| shiny | 11 | having a shiny surface or coating | - |
| porno | 7 | creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire | - |
| unite | 5 | have or possess in combination | she unites charm with a good business sense |
| kneel | 9 | supporting yourself on your knees | - |
| diane | 6 | - | - |
| hence | 10 | (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result | the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory |
| untie | 5 | cause to become loose | untie the knot |
| tango | 6 | a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin | - |
| sting | 6 | a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin | - |
| diner | 6 | a passenger car where food is served in transit | - |
| pinch | 12 | irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear | the pain is as if sharp points pinch your back |
| punks | 11 | a youth subculture closely associated with punk rock music in the late 1970s; in part a reaction to the hippy subculture; dress was optional but intended to shock (plastic garbage bags or old school uniforms) and hair was dyed in bright colors (in Mohican haircuts or sometimes spiked in bright plumes) | - |
| lined | 6 | (used especially of skin) marked by lines or seams | their lined faces were immeasurably sad |
| canal | 7 | a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance | the alimentary canal |
| spine | 7 | a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf | - |
| blink | 11 | keep back by blinking | blink away tears |
| pains | 7 | an effortful attempt to attain a goal | - |
| donor | 6 | person who makes a gift of property | - |
| venus | 8 | type genus of the family Veneridae: genus of edible clams with thick oval shells | - |
| urine | 5 | liquid excretory product | there was blood in his urine |
| monty | 10 | - | - |
| agony | 9 | intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain | an agony of doubt |
| pinky | 14 | the finger farthest from the thumb | - |
| sauna | 5 | a Finnish steam bath; steam is produced by pouring water over heated rocks | - |
| swine | 8 | stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals | - |
| prank | 11 | a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement | - |
| rainy | 8 | (of weather) wet by periods of rain | rainy days |
| grind | 7 | reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading | grind the spices in a mortar |
| hunch | 13 | an impression that something might be the case | - |
| liang | 6 | - | - |
| sniff | 11 | sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose | - |
| unity | 8 | an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting | he took measures to insure the territorial unity of Croatia |
| funky | 15 | (of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues | - |
| tenth | 8 | coming next after the ninth and just before the eleventh in position | - |
| clone | 7 | a person who is almost identical to another | - |
| crank | 11 | start by cranking | crank up the engine |
| panel | 7 | select from a list | empanel prospective jurors |
| blunt | 7 | make numb or insensitive | - |
| blend | 8 | combine into one | blend the nuts and raisins together |
| arena | 5 | a particular environment or walk of life | - |
| tying | 9 | the act of tying or binding things together | - |
| irony | 8 | witty language used to convey insults or scorn | irony is wasted on the stupid |
| lynch | 13 | kill without legal sanction | The blood-thirsty mob lynched the alleged killer of the child |
| phony | 13 | a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives | - |
| links | 9 | a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore | - |
| donny | 9 | - | - |
| flint | 8 | a river in western Georgia that flows generally south to join the Chattahoochee River at the Florida border where they form the Apalachicola River | - |
| haunt | 8 | haunt like a ghost; pursue | Fear of illness haunts her |
| annoy | 8 | cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations | - |
| finch | 13 | any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds | - |
| tonic | 7 | a medicine that strengthens and invigorates | - |
| trend | 6 | general line of orientation | the northeastern trend of the coast |
| dense | 6 | hard to pass through because of dense growth | dense vegetation |
| brent | 7 | small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward | - |
| manly | 10 | possessing qualities befitting a man | - |
| lunar | 5 | of or relating to or associated with the moon | lunar surface |
| snuck | 11 | - | - |
| panda | 8 | large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet; in some classifications considered a member of the bear family or of a separate family Ailuropodidae | - |
| hound | 9 | any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears | - |
| mango | 8 | large evergreen tropical tree cultivated for its large oval fruit | - |
| ounce | 7 | a unit of weight equal to one sixteenth of a pound or 16 drams or 28.349 grams | - |
| fling | 9 | indulge oneself | - |
| downs | 9 | - | - |
| suing | 6 | - | - |
| gents | 6 | - | - |
| bling | 8 | flashy, ostentatious jewelry | the rapper was loaded with bling |
| chant | 10 | recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm | The rabbi chanted a prayer |
| condo | 8 | one of the dwelling units in a condominium | - |
| corny | 10 | dull and tiresome but with pretensions of significance or originality | - |
| senor | 5 | a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English `Mr' or `sir' | - |
| kinky | 16 | (informal) strikingly unconventional | - |
| skunk | 13 | American musteline mammal typically ejecting an intensely malodorous fluid when startled; in some classifications put in a separate subfamily Mephitinae | - |
| rhino | 8 | massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout | - |
| windy | 12 | not practical or realizable; speculative | - |
| bangs | 8 | - | - |
| sonar | 5 | a measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return | sonar is an acronym for sound navigation ranging |
| snail | 5 | edible terrestrial snail usually served in the shell with a sauce of melted butter and garlic | - |
| thong | 9 | leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip | - |
| dandy | 10 | a sailing vessel with two masts; a small mizzen is aft of the rudderpost | - |
| grunt | 6 | the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs | - |
| boner | 7 | an embarrassing mistake | - |
| rinse | 5 | wash off soap or remaining dirt | - |
| venue | 8 | the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting) | - |
| flank | 12 | the side of military or naval formation | they attacked the enemy's right flank |
| brink | 11 | a region marking a boundary | - |
| chunk | 14 | group or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side | - |
| aging | 7 | acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time | - |
| spank | 11 | give a spanking to; subject to a spanking | - |
| input | 7 | signal going into an electronic system | - |
| index | 13 | a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself | - |
| trans | 5 | - | - |
| denis | 6 | - | - |
| cling | 8 | fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit | - |
| venom | 10 | feeling a need to see others suffer | - |
| genie | 6 | (Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals | - |
| manor | 7 | the mansion of a lord or wealthy person | - |
| monte | 7 | a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time | - |
| stung | 6 | aroused to impatience or anger | - |
| teens | 5 | all the numbers that end in -teen | - |
| genre | 6 | a style of expressing yourself in writing | - |
| hanks | 12 | United States film actor (born in 1956) | - |
| sands | 6 | the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean | - |
| inter | 5 | place in a grave or tomb | - |
| donut | 6 | a small ring-shaped friedcake | - |
| chino | 10 | a coarse twilled cotton fabric frequently used for uniforms | - |
| ginny | 9 | - | - |
| skank | 13 | any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant | - |
| intro | 5 | formally making a person known to another or to the public | - |
| snoop | 7 | a spy who makes uninvited inquiries into the private affairs of others | - |
| snore | 5 | the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound | - |
| teeny | 8 | (used informally) very small | - |
| whine | 11 | make a high-pitched, screeching noise | - |
| renew | 8 | cause to appear in a new form | - |
| thine | 8 | - | - |
| gains | 6 | - | - |
| bends | 8 | pain resulting from rapid change in pressure | - |
| ozone | 14 | a colorless gas (O3) soluble in alkalis and cold water; a strong oxidizing agent; can be produced by electric discharge in oxygen or by the action of ultraviolet radiation on oxygen in the stratosphere (where it acts as a screen for ultraviolet radiation) | - |
| unfit | 8 | physically unsound or diseased | - |
| honda | 9 | - | - |
| loony | 8 | someone deranged and possibly dangerous | - |
| canoe | 7 | small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle | - |
| penal | 7 | (of an act or offense) subject to punishment by law | a penal offense |
| irons | 5 | metal shackles; for hands or legs | - |
| mound | 8 | the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit | they have a southpaw on the mound |
| banjo | 14 | a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body | - |
| fiend | 9 | a cruel wicked and inhuman person | - |
| henna | 8 | apply henna to one's hair | She hennas her hair every month |
| knack | 15 | a special way of doing something | he had a special knack for getting into trouble |
| sling | 6 | hurl as if with a sling | - |
| sonic | 7 | (of speed) having or caused by speed approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level | a sonic boom |
| swung | 9 | - | - |
| panty | 10 | short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural) | - |
| johns | 15 | United States artist and proponent of pop art (born in 1930) | - |
| manic | 9 | affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason | outbursts of drunken violence and manic activity and creativity |
| borne | 7 | - | - |
| bonny | 10 | very pleasing to the eye | my bonny lass |
| stank | 9 | - | - |
| loner | 5 | a person who avoids the company or assistance of others | - |
| plank | 11 | cover with planks | The streets were planked |
| snuff | 11 | sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose | - |
| snort | 5 | inhale recreational drugs | The addict was snorting cocaine almost every day |
| slang | 6 | fool or hoax | - |
| linux | 12 | an open-source version of the UNIX operating system | - |
| miner | 7 | laborer who works in a mine | - |
| prone | 7 | lying face downward | - |
| shone | 8 | - | - |
| finer | 8 | (comparative of `fine') greater in quality or excellence | a finer wine |
| manga | 8 | graphic novel that originated in Japan, usually intended for adults and characterized by highly stylized art | - |
| clint | 7 | - | - |
| congo | 8 | a republic in west-central Africa; achieved independence from France in 1960 | - |
| wench | 13 | informal terms for a (young) woman | - |
| goner | 6 | a person in desperate straits; someone doomed | I'm a goner if this plan doesn't work |
| drone | 6 | someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind | - |
| snout | 5 | beaklike projection of the anterior part of the head of certain insects such as e.g. weevils | - |
| hyena | 11 | doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion | - |
| pansy | 10 | a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive | - |
| gland | 7 | any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream | - |
| liner | 5 | a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment | - |
| longs | 6 | - | - |
| aline | 5 | place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight | - |
| prune | 7 | weed out unwanted or unnecessary things | - |
| hunts | 8 | - | - |
| clink | 11 | a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) | - |
| atone | 5 | turn away from sin or do penitence | - |
| munch | 12 | chew noisily | - |
| leone | 5 | the basic unit of money in Sierra Leone; equal to 100 cents | - |
| reins | 5 | - | - |
| pence | 9 | - | - |
| wring | 9 | twist and press out of shape | - |
| anglo | 6 | - | - |
| snowy | 11 | of the white color of snow | - |
| enema | 7 | an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes | - |
| mandi | 8 | - | - |
| bland | 8 | lacking stimulating characteristics; uninteresting | a bland little drama |
| envoy | 11 | someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else | - |
| lingo | 6 | a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) | they don't speak our lingo |
| ponce | 9 | someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce) | - |
| spunk | 11 | the courage to carry on | he kept fighting on pure spunk |
| flunk | 12 | failure to reach a minimum required performance | he got two flunks on his report |
| dinky | 13 | small and unimpressive | we stayed in a dinky old hotel |
| genoa | 6 | a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria | - |
| hanky | 15 | a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory | - |
| mined | 8 | extracted from a source of supply as of minerals from the earth | - |
| snare | 5 | catch in or as if in a trap | - |
| icing | 8 | (ice hockey) the act of shooting the puck from within your own defensive area the length of the rink beyond the opponent's goal | - |
| mania | 7 | a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently | - |
| banal | 7 | repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse | - |
| runny | 8 | characteristic of a fluid; capable of flowing and easily changing shape | - |
| winch | 13 | lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds | - |
| ebony | 10 | a very dark black | - |
| honky | 15 | (slang) offensive names for a White man | - |
| mince | 9 | make less severe or harsh | - |
| chink | 14 | make cracks or chinks in | - |
| boned | 8 | having had the bones removed | a boned (or deboned) fish |
| clang | 8 | make a loud noise | clanging metal |
| pines | 7 | - | - |
| cynic | 12 | someone who is critical of the motives of others | - |
| vinyl | 11 | a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene | - |
| owing | 9 | owed as a debt | - |
| mangy | 11 | having many worn or threadbare spots in the nap | a mangy carpet |
| flung | 9 | - | - |
| franc | 10 | the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes | - |
| kendo | 10 | - | - |
| lindy | 9 | an energetic American dance that was popular in the 1930s (probably named for the aviator Charles Lindbergh) | - |
| mondo | 8 | - | - |
| pinto | 7 | a spotted or calico horse or pony | - |
| seine | 5 | a French river that flows through the heart of Paris and then northward into the English Channel | - |
| tenor | 5 | the general meaning or substance of an utterance | although I disagreed with him I could follow the tenor of his argument |
| binge | 8 | any act of immoderate indulgence | an emotional binge |
| indie | 6 | an independent film company not associated with an established studio | - |
| loins | 5 | the lower part of the abdomen just above the external genital organs | - |
| clank | 11 | a loud resonant repeating noise | - |
| slant | 5 | a biased way of looking at or presenting something | - |
| mongo | 8 | 100 mongo equal 1 tugrik in Mongolia | - |
| angst | 6 | an acute but unspecific feeling of anxiety; usually reserved for philosophical anxiety about the world or about personal freedom | - |
| taunt | 5 | aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing | - |
| synth | 11 | - | - |
| trine | 5 | the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one | - |
| kanji | 16 | - | - |
| dunce | 8 | a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence | - |
| enact | 7 | order by virtue of superior authority; decree | the legislature enacted this law in 1985 |
| gnome | 8 | a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure | - |
| unify | 11 | become one | - |
| onset | 5 | (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) | - |
| gonzo | 15 | conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual | - |
| genii | 6 | - | - |
| tongs | 6 | any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below | - |
| whiny | 14 | habitually complaining | a whiny child |
| dingo | 7 | wolflike yellowish-brown wild dog of Australia | - |
| ganja | 13 | the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect | - |
| manet | 7 | French painter whose work influenced the impressionists (1832-1883) | - |
| annex | 12 | an addition that extends a main building | - |
| stunk | 9 | - | - |
| minty | 10 | of the flavor of mint, particularly peppermint | - |
| pinot | 7 | any of several purple or white wine grapes used especially for Burgundies and champagnes | - |
| shank | 12 | cylinder forming a long narrow part of something | - |
| hunky | 15 | - | - |
| icons | 7 | - | - |
| incur | 7 | receive a specified treatment (abstract) | - |
| knave | 12 | a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel | - |
| manna | 7 | (Old Testament) food that God gave the Israelites during the Exodus | - |
| senna | 5 | any of various plants of the genus Senna having pinnately compound leaves and showy usually yellow flowers; many are used medicinally | - |
| bongo | 8 | large forest antelope of central Africa having a reddish-brown coat with white stripes and spiral horns | - |
| coney | 10 | any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food | - |
| tunic | 7 | an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue | - |
| knelt | 9 | - | - |
| moony | 10 | lighted by moonlight | - |
| dinar | 6 | the basic unit of money in Kuwait; equal 1,000 fils | - |
| cinch | 12 | stable gear consisting of a band around a horse's belly that holds the saddle in place | - |
| clung | 8 | - | - |
| inept | 7 | revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse | an inept remark |
| denim | 8 | (used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear | - |
| banda | 8 | - | - |
| amend | 8 | set straight or right | - |
| sinus | 5 | a wide channel containing blood; does not have the coating of an ordinary blood vessel | - |
| fonda | 9 | United States film actress and daughter of Henry Fonda (born in 1937) | - |
| bandy | 11 | discuss lightly | - |
| liana | 5 | a woody climbing usually tropical plant | - |
| mains | 7 | - | - |
| dingy | 10 | causing dejection | - |
| snipe | 7 | aim and shoot with great precision | - |
| taint | 5 | the state of being contaminated | - |
| tenia | 5 | a narrow headband or strip of ribbon worn as a headband | - |
| conte | 7 | - | - |
| tangy | 9 | tasting sour like a lemon | - |
| tuner | 5 | an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals | - |
| unzip | 16 | open the zipper of | unzip the bag |
| hinge | 9 | a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other | - |
| amine | 7 | a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals | - |
| stint | 5 | supply sparingly and with restricted quantities | stint with the allowance |
| monde | 8 | - | - |
| junky | 19 | someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction | - |
| benni | 7 | East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil | - |
| skint | 9 | lacking funds | `skint' is a British slang term |
| tanto | 5 | - | - |
| infer | 8 | reason by deduction; establish by deduction | - |
| amino | 7 | the radical -NH2 | - |
| sneer | 5 | a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls | - |
| undue | 6 | beyond normal limits | his dress stops just short of undue elegance |
| inert | 5 | slow and apathetic | she was fat and inert |
| knoll | 9 | a small natural hill | - |
| boney | 10 | having bones especially many or prominent bones | - |
| brunt | 7 | main force of a blow etc | bore the brunt of the attack |
| clunk | 11 | make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground | - |
| quint | 14 | one of five children born at the same time from the same pregnancy | - |
| spans | 7 | - | - |
| thunk | 12 | a dull hollow sound | the basketball made a thunk as it hit the rim |
| lunge | 6 | make a thrusting forward movement | - |
| peony | 10 | any of numerous plants widely cultivated for their showy single or double red or pink or white flowers | - |
| stony | 8 | hard as granite | - |
| tonne | 5 | a unit of weight equivalent to 1000 kilograms | - |
| fauna | 8 | a living organism characterized by voluntary movement | - |
| inlet | 5 | an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container | - |
| infra | 8 | (in writing) at a later place | vide infra |
| bwana | 10 | - | - |
| conga | 8 | a Latin American dance of 3 steps and a kick by people in single file | - |
| antsy | 8 | nervous and unable to relax | - |
| orang | 6 | large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits | - |
| gunny | 9 | coarse jute fabric | - |
| rhine | 8 | a major European river carrying more traffic than any other river in the world; flows into the North Sea | - |
| sunup | 7 | the first light of day | - |
| uncut | 7 | complete | - |
| xenia | 12 | - | - |
| kondo | 10 | - | - |
| brine | 7 | water containing salts | - |
| junta | 12 | a group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power | - |
| knead | 10 | make uniform | knead dough |
| manus | 7 | the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb | - |
| anvil | 8 | the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes | - |
| genus | 6 | a general kind of something | ignore the genus communism |
| hunks | 12 | - | - |
| leant | 5 | - | - |
| fungi | 9 | the taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants | - |
| gonad | 7 | a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced | - |
| downy | 12 | covered with fine soft hairs or down | downy milkweed seeds |
| apnea | 7 | transient cessation of respiration | - |
| prang | 8 | a crash involving a car or plane | - |
| toner | 5 | a black or colored powder used in a printer to develop a xerographic image | - |
| weeny | 11 | (used informally) very small | - |
| glint | 6 | a momentary flash of light | - |
| crone | 7 | an ugly evil-looking old woman | - |
| scant | 7 | supply sparingly and with restricted quantities | - |
| scone | 7 | small biscuit (rich with cream and eggs) cut into diamonds or sticks and baked in an oven or (especially originally) on a griddle | - |
| enrol | 5 | register formally as a participant or member | - |
| mange | 8 | a persistent and contagious disease of the skin causing inflammation and itching and loss of hair; affects domestic animals (and sometimes people) | - |
| mungo | 8 | - | - |
| conch | 12 | any of various edible tropical marine gastropods of the genus Strombus having a brightly-colored spiral shell with large outer lip | - |
| toned | 6 | having or characterized or distinguished by tone or a specific tone; often used in combination | full-toned |
| donne | 6 | English clergyman and metaphysical poet celebrated as a preacher (1572-1631) | - |
| renal | 5 | of or relating to the kidneys | - |
| vying | 12 | - | - |
| wonky | 15 | inclined to shake as from weakness or defect | the bridge still stands though one of the arches is wonky |
| manta | 7 | extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned | - |
| canst | 7 | - | - |
| anime | 7 | any of various resins or oleoresins | - |
| rayne | 8 | - | - |
| cline | 7 | American geneticist who succeeded in transferring a functioning gene from one mouse to another (born in 1934) | - |
| snarl | 5 | twist together or entwine into a confusing mass | - |
| unwed | 9 | of someone who has not been married | unwed mother |
| wrung | 9 | - | - |
| evens | 8 | - | - |
| jinks | 16 | noisy and mischievous merrymaking | - |
| jinni | 12 | (Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals | - |
| junco | 14 | small North American finch seen chiefly in winter | - |
| lanky | 12 | tall and thin and having long slender limbs | a lanky kid transformed almost overnight into a handsome young man |
| mensa | 7 | a faint constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere and containing part of the Large Magellanic Cloud | - |
| anima | 7 | (Jungian psychology) the inner self (not the external persona) that is in touch with the unconscious | - |
| pinko | 11 | a person with mildly leftist political views | - |
| prong | 8 | a pointed projection | - |
| shunt | 8 | a conductor having low resistance in parallel with another device to divert a fraction of the current | - |
| snide | 6 | expressive of contempt | makes many a sharp comparison but never a mean or snide one |
| undid | 7 | - | - |
Welcome to the whimsical world of five-letter words with a twist—those that boast an 'N' right in the center! This linguistic peculiarity presents a captivating blend of sounds and meanings. Whether you're a wordsmith, a Scrabble enthusiast, or a Wordle wizard, these words offer a delightful mix of utility and charm. From everyday expressions to quirky oddities, the middle 'N' adds a certain panache to these five-letter wonders, making each one a little gem in the vast lexicon of English.
About "5 letter words in the middle N"
The letter 'N', often nestled comfortably in the middle of five-letter words, plays a crucial role in the English language. Its placement not only influences pronunciation but also affects the rhythm and flow of speech. Consider how words like "angel" and "piano" roll off the tongue with ease, all thanks to the central 'N'. This positioning creates a natural balance, dividing the word into neat halves that are pleasing to the ear. The 'N' acts as a phonetic bridge, smoothly connecting consonant and vowel sounds.
In terms of word formation, the presence of an 'N' in the middle can subtly alter meanings or enhance expressiveness. For instance, "candy" evokes sweetness, while "bingo" suggests excitement and victory. These words might be short, but their impact is anything but insignificant. The middle 'N' can transform simple syllables into memorable words with character and flair. This makes them not just functional but also fun to explore, whether you're crafting poetry or playing word games.
Popular word examples
Five-letter words with an 'N' in the middle are not only prevalent but also packed with personality. Here are ten examples that showcase their versatility and charm:
Angel
- Definition: A spiritual being believed to act as a messenger of God.
- Example in a Sentence: She has the voice of an angel.
- Fun Fact: The word "angel" comes from the Greek word "angelos," meaning messenger.
Binge
- Definition: To indulge in an activity to excess, especially eating or drinking.
- Example in a Sentence: They decided to binge-watch the entire series over the weekend.
- Fun Fact: The term "binge-watching" gained popularity with the rise of streaming services.
Candy
- Definition: A sweet food made from sugar or chocolate.
- Example in a Sentence: The children eagerly gathered candy during the Halloween parade.
- Fun Fact: The word "candy" is derived from the Arabic word "qandi," meaning sugar.
Mango
- Definition: A tropical fruit with a sweet, juicy taste.
- Example in a Sentence: She sliced a ripe mango for breakfast.
- Fun Fact: Mangoes are known as the "king of fruits" in many parts of the world.
Penny
- Definition: A coin worth one cent in the US.
- Example in a Sentence: He found a shiny penny on the sidewalk.
- Fun Fact: The phrase "a penny for your thoughts" dates back to the 16th century.
Lingo
- Definition: Informal language or jargon used by a particular group.
- Example in a Sentence: Tech lingo can be confusing for newcomers.
- Fun Fact: "Lingo" originated from the Latin word "lingua," meaning tongue or language.
Range
- Definition: The extent or scope of something.
- Example in a Sentence: The mountain range stretched as far as the eye could see.
- Fun Fact: "Range" can refer to a variety of concepts, from geography to music.
Fungi
- Definition: A group of spore-producing organisms, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms.
- Example in a Sentence: Fungi play a crucial role in breaking down organic matter.
- Fun Fact: The study of fungi is known as mycology.
Vinyl
- Definition: A synthetic plastic polymer used for records and other products.
- Example in a Sentence: Vinyl records have made a comeback among music enthusiasts.
- Fun Fact: The resurgence of vinyl records is often attributed to their nostalgic appeal.
Panic
- Definition: A sudden overwhelming fear that leads to irrational behavior.
- Example in a Sentence: The fire alarm caused a panic in the building.
- Fun Fact: The word "panic" comes from the Greek god Pan, who was believed to cause sudden fear.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble lovers, five-letter words with 'N' in the middle offer high-scoring potential! Here are some worth considering:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Zonal | 14 | Relating to or arranged in zones. |
| Funky | 15 | Having a strong, unpleasant smell; also, modern and stylish. |
| Bonze | 16 | A Buddhist monk. |
| Jinks | 16 | Noisy, playful behavior. |
| Lynx | 14 | A wild cat with tufted ears native to northern regions. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle players know the joy of finding just the right word. Here are some popular choices with 'N' in the middle:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Plant | A living organism that typically grows in soil and needs sunlight. |
| Bench | A long seat typically found in parks or public areas. |
| Brand | A type of product manufactured by a particular company. |
| Knack | An acquired or natural skill at doing something. |
| Trend | A general direction in which something is developing or changing. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Venture beyond the familiar with these rare words featuring an 'N' in the middle:
Envoy
- Definition: A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission.
- Interesting Fact: The word "envoy" originates from the French word "envoyer," meaning to send.
- Example in a Sentence: The envoy delivered the message with great urgency.
Phone
- Definition: A device for transmitting sound over long distances.
- Interesting Fact: The first phone call was made by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876.
- Example in a Sentence: She picked up her phone to call her friend.
Sphinx
- Definition: A mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human or animal.
- Interesting Fact: The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the world's largest and oldest monuments.
- Example in a Sentence: The riddle of the sphinx has puzzled many for centuries.
Ingot
- Definition: A block of metal, typically oblong, cast in a standard shape for storage or manufacturing.
- Interesting Fact: Ingots are used as a raw material for further processing in metallurgy.
- Example in a Sentence: The gold ingot was securely stored in the vault.
Plinth
- Definition: A heavy base supporting a statue or vase.
- Interesting Fact: The term "plinth" is derived from the Greek word "plinthos," meaning brick.
- Example in a Sentence: The statue stood proudly on its marble plinth.
Final words
Five-letter words with an 'N' in the middle are more than just a linguistic curiosity—they're an invitation to explore the richness and diversity of the English language. Whether you're crafting sentences, scoring big in word games, or simply enjoying the beauty of words, these middle-'N' marvels make for delightful companions on your lexical journey.
