Common 12-letter words that end in N
With their Scrabble points and, for the first 16, a short meaning, most used first.
- construction★16the act of constructing something
- organization★22the act of organizing
- registration★13the act of registering
- distribution★15an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency…
- introduction★15the act of beginning something new
- installation★12the act of installing
- presentation★14the act of presenting
- subscription★18a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
- prescription★18directions prescribed beforehand
- conservation★17an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change
- compensation★18the act of compensating
- transmission★14the act of sending a message
- organisation★13the act of organizing
- contribution★16the part played by a person in bringing about a result
- constitution★14law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
- consultation★14a conference (usually with someone important)
satisfaction★17notification★17optimization★25conversation★17reproduction★17jurisdiction★22confirmation★19intervention★15modification★20metropolitan★16verification★20coordination★15preservation★17illustration★12cancellation★16appreciation★18intersection★14civilization★26humanitarian★17masturbation★16northwestern★18manipulation★16kindergarten★18continuation★14dissertation★13hypertension★20acceleration★16substitution★14accumulation★18exploitation★21depreciation★17purification★19
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…ON
12-letter words ending in ON (773)
Top score: MAXIMIZATION, 32 points. the act of maximizing
construction★16organization★22registration★13distribution★15introduction★15installation★12presentation★14subscription★18prescription★18conservation★17compensation★18transmission★14organisation★13contribution★16constitution★14
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consultation★14satisfaction★17notification★17optimization★25conversation★17reproduction★17jurisdiction★22confirmation★19intervention★15modification★20verification★20coordination★15preservation★17illustration★12cancellation★16appreciation★18intersection★14civilization★26masturbation★16manipulation★16continuation★14dissertation★13hypertension★20acceleration★16substitution★14accumulation★18exploitation★21depreciation★17purification★19congregation★16regeneration★13solicitation★14localization★23inflammation★19augmentation★15amortization★23immunization★25remuneration★14segmentation★15illumination★14anticipation★16optimisation★16interruption★14prostitution★14polarization★23abbreviation★19facilitation★17ratification★17spokesperson★20mobilization★25proclamation★18denomination★15infiltration★15articulation★14condemnation★17constipation★16degeneration★14deregulation★14transduction★15assimilation★14conformation★19intimidation★15interception★16adjudication★23condensation★15fermentation★17complication★20perturbation★16inauguration★13malnutrition★14feminization★26colonization★23implantation★16equalization★30emancipation★18minimization★25superstition★14recollection★16maximization32quantization30asphyxiation27haematoxylonUK27vowelizationUK27equivocation26fiberization26focalization26francizationnot in WWF26hebraization26hepatizationUK26hominization26humanization26liquefaction26liquifactionUK26nazificationnot in WWF26paralyzation26vaporization26vocalization26complexation25diezeugmenonUK25divinizationnot in WWF25embolization25exsufflationUK25faradizationUK25fluidization25memorization25nychthemeronUK25racemization25spermatozoon25trichophytonUK25demonization24deputization24desquamation24dimerization24etherization24finalization24maderizationnot in WWF24nomadizationUK24novelization24paganizationUK24theorization24valorization24velarization24virilizationnot in WWF24vitalization24arborization23banalizationUK23canalization23canonization23colliquationUK23colorization23creolization23cryoplanktonUK23curarization23cutinizationUK23digitization23dijudicationUK23dorsiflexionUK23equiparationUK23exacerbation23excruciation23exheredationUK23exprobrationUK23expromissionUK23insubjectionUK23maximisationnot in WWF23melanization23metalizationUK23misquotation23monetization23moralization23motorization23nebulization23opsonizationnot in WWF23panpharmaconUK23penalization23perquisitionUK23rhombohedron23robotization23romanization23somatizationnot in WWF23splenizationUK23suberization23urbanization23vivification23aldolization22cityficationUK22deionization22detoxication22disconnexionUK22disquisition22energization22excogitation22exfiltrationnot in WWF22exhilaration22expeditationUK22extraversion22extroversion22heterokaryon22humification22hymenopteron22hyperbolaeonUK22hypoplastronUK22idealization22lachrymationUK22legalization22overexertion22overtaxation22pericynthionUK22peroxidationnot in WWF22rejuvenation22retroflexion22sexdecillion22thermosiphonUK22trichlorphon22typification22chiliahedronUK21circumfusion21cytoskeleton21deindexationUK21disaffection21epencephalonUK21equalisationnot in WWF21esterizationUK21eternization21exaggeration21exasperation21exercitation21expatriation21explantation21exulcerationUK21haliplanktonUK21holoplanktonUK21illaqueationUK21imperfection21interjection21intoxication21introjection21laterization21latinization21nasalization21notarization21pacification21pantechnicon21polysyndeton21pyritohedronUK21quantisationUK21quantitation21reexpressionnot in WWF21retrojectionUK21ruralizationnot in WWF21salinization21sanitization21satirizationnot in WWF21solarization21solonizationUK21tetanization21totalizationnot in WWF21unionization21apperception20autoxidation20cheluviationUK20circumcision20clergypersonnot in WWF20codification20diencephalon20dodecahedron20effectuation20etymologiconUK20gamificationnot in WWF20imperceptionUK20meroplanktonUK20photofissionUK20vilification20vinification20vitrifactionUK20vociferation20agathodaimonUK19anchorperson19apprehension19basification19cachinnation19citification19coacervation19cohabitation19commendation19compurgation19confiscation19coproduction19craftsperson19decommission19echolocation19effigurationUK19epithalamion19exenteration19flammulationUK19flocculation19fluorocarbon19inescutcheonUK19malformation19minificationUK19misformationUK19ombudspersonnot in WWF19palificationUK19panificationUK19perfectationUK19petrifaction19philodendron19preformation19prothalamion19putrefaction19ramification19reannexation19reconviction19slumpflation19sphacelationUK19spiflicationUK19stupefaction19unperfectionUK19aeroplanktonUK18alembicationUK18cameraperson18capacitation18commentationUK18compellation18complanationUK18conclamationUK18concremationUK18conscription18consummation18deactivation18deforciationUK18demotivationnot in WWF18disinfection18divarication18draftsperson18encheiridionUK18gasification18genethliaconUK18genuflection18hemodilution18homologation18incompletionnot in WWF18inoccupationUK18insufflation18malocclusion18mammillationUK18midafternoonnot in WWF18missummationUK18nanoplanktonnot in WWF18nidification18perispomenonUK18proscription18recommission18reconception18reoccupation18rhododendron18subfeudationUK18supplication18uglification18umbilication18vowelisationUK18aerificationUK17amalgamation17antifriction17antistrophonUK17assuefactionUK17biodetectionUK17bletherationUK17chlorination17civilisation17claudication17coadaptation17conglobation17decapitation17decumulationUK17deflagration17defraudationUK17deoppilationUK17depopulation17dermabrasion17disceptationUK17disclamation17endoskeleton17envenomationnot in WWF17evisceration17felicitation17feminisationUK17ferrosilicon17fiberisationUK17fibrillation17flabellationUK17focalisationUK17francisationnot in WWF17frumentationUK17habilitation17hebraisationUK17hepatisationUK17hominisationUK17humanisationUK17immoderation17impregnation17inactivation17infibulation17inhabitation17irreflectionUK17lepidopteronUK17malversation17microsurgeonnot in WWF17misdirection17miseducation17multimegaton17ossification17overreaction17panhellenionUK17paralysationUK17paranthelionUK17pediculationUK17perfoliationUK17photoneutronUK17pigmentation17preadmission17precognition17precondition17predilection17preflorationUK17prefoliationUK17preinduction17premigration17prolegomenon17promulgation17propugnationUK17rareficationUK17reactivation17reconversion17remotivation17reprehension17salificationUK17solifluction17subarrhationUK17subhastationUK17sulphonationnot in WWF17sulphurationnot in WWF17supervention17torrefactionUK17transfection17trephination17trifurcation17univerbationnot in WWF17vaporisationnot in WWF17vaticination17vertebrationUK17vesiculation17vituperation17vocalisationnot in WWF17vomituritionUK17accentuation16arpeggiationUK16bioturbationnot in WWF16calumniation16capitulation16colluctationUK16columniation16conciliation16consecration16consociation16conspiration16constriction16decongestion16deglaciation16demodulation16dilapidation16dilucidationUK16disinflation16disinherisonUK16divinisationUK16duodecillion16elucubration16emasculation16embolisationnot in WWF16engraftationUK16faradisationUK16flagellation16fluidisationUK16fluoridation16halogenation16immiserationnot in WWF16immunisationnot in WWF16inconclusionUK16incorruption16ingraftationUK16invagination16invalidation16invigilation16invigoration16memorisationnot in WWF16minimisationnot in WWF16mobilisationnot in WWF16multibillion16multimillion16obnubilation16pernoctationUK16perpetration16perpetuation16perspiration16piloerectionnot in WWF16placentation16postabortion16postelection16postposition16predigestion16prerecession16preselection16prestrictionUK16progradationUK16propitiation16punctulationUK16puncturationUK16racemisationUK16reabsorptionnot in WWF16reassumptionUK16reconnection16recuperation16rededication16redefinition16refoundation16reimposition16reimpression16reinspection16repercussion16repopulation16resubmission16revalidation16revegetation16sportspersonnot in WWF16stereopticon16subarcuationUK16substractionUK16substructionUK16succussationUK16transumptionUK16tribespersonnot in WWF16triplication16vasodilation16vigintillion16annihilation15antihalationUK15asseveration15cogeneration15consignation15contignationUK15deaspirationUK15debilitation15deceleration15decolorationUK15decrustationUK15deescalation15delamination15deliberation15delimitation15demonisationUK15denunciation15depositationUK15deputisationUK15deracination15derepression15despoliation15dessertspoon15detruncationUK15digladiationUK15dilacerationUK15dimerisationUK15discarnationnot in WWF15disgradationUK15disgregationUK15disoperationUK15dispensation15dissociation15edulcorationUK15emargination15etherisationUK15fenestration15finalisationnot in WWF15fluorination15geniculationUK15gentleperson15inadaptationUK15indiscretion15ingeminationUK15insalivationUK15interdiction15introversion15invultuationUK15legitimation15maderisationUK15morigerationUK15nomadisationUK15nonadmission15noneducation15novelisationUK15paganisationUK15pregustationUK15prolongation15readaptationUK15redecoration15reevaluation15repaginationUK15retrodiction15retroversion15revisitationUK15stereovisionUK15supersurgeon15theorisationUK15tradespersonnot in WWF15transversionUK15tredecillion15tripudiationUK15underpassionUK15valorisationUK15velarisationUK15virilisationnot in WWF15vitalisationUK15vitriolationUK15alimentation14amelioration14amortisationnot in WWF14annunciation14antepositionUK14antiabortion14antielectron14arborisationnot in WWF14assibilationnot in WWF14auscultation14banalisationUK14blastulation14canalisationUK14canonisationnot in WWF14cantillation14castellationnot in WWF14centuriationUK14claustrationUK14colonisation14colorisationUK14constatationUK14contentationUK14contestation14crenellation14creolisationUK14curarisationUK14cutinisationUK14desideration14digitisationUK14elasticationUK14encrustation14entoplastronUK14illimitationUK14incatenationUK14incineration14incoronationUK14incrassationUK14incrustation14inosculation14insemination14inspissation14insurrection14intellection14intercession14interclusionUK14intermission14internucleon14intromission14labanotation14licentiationUK14liriodendronUK14localisationnot in WWF14melanisationUK14menstruation14metalisationUK14ministration14monetisationUK14moralisationUK14motorisationUK14nebulisationUK14nobilitationUK14noninclusion14normotensionUK14obliteration14opsonisationUK14penalisationUK14plastinationnot in WWF14polarisationnot in WWF14postillationUK14potentiation14protestation14reallocation14reescalation14reestimationnot in WWF14renomination14renunciation14repatriation14replantation14repossession14resupinationUK14resurrection14resuspensionnot in WWF14reticulation14retractationUK14retrocession14retropulsionUK14robotisationnot in WWF14romanisationUK14scatteration14scutellationUK14splenisationUK14statespersonUK14strepitationUK14strobilation14suberisationUK14sublineationUK14supersession14superstation14tractorationUK14tripartitionUK14tumultuationUK14urbanisation14adulteration13aldolisationUK13antidilution13antireligion13deionisationUK13denaturation13desalination13desaturationUK13distillation13energisationUK13gastrulation13gelatinationUK13idealisationnot in WWF13ingenerationUK13ingratiation13inordinationUK13legalisationnot in WWF13neurosurgeon13reordinationUK13reregulation13stridulation13transudation13alliteration12autorotation12esterisationUK12eternisationUK12insanitation12instauration12instillation12inteneration12intersession12interstation12intolerationUK12irresolution12laterisationUK12latinisationUK12nasalisationUK12notarisationUK12reinitiationnot in WWF12renaturation12restaurationUK12ruralisationUK12salinisationUK12sanitisationUK12satirisationUK12solarisationUK12solonisationUK12sternutation12sustentation12tessellation12tetanisationUK12totalisationUK12unionisation12unsaturationnot in WWF12
…EN
12-letter words ending in EN (53)
Top score: CYBERCITIZEN, 30 points
kindergarten★18cybercitizennot in WWF30backswordmenUK26backwoodsmen26churchwarden26workingwomen25backcourtmen24cochairwomen24dumbstrickenUK23weatherwomenUK23countrywomen22hamantaschen22luftmenschen22monohydrogenUK22parahydrogenUK22
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servicewomen22unwithholdenUK22councilwomen21halterbroken21laundrywomennot in WWF21newspapermen21ambulancemenUK20antihydrogenUK20committeemen20deepwatermenUK20moonchildrennot in WWF20moonstrickenUK20paracyanogenUK20stepchildren20warehousemen20aircraftsmenUK19cocarcinogen19footplatemenUK19ghostwritten19overlengthen19hallucinogen18longshoremen18slaughtermenUK18artillerymen17frontiersmen17overstridden17remaindermenUK17aesthesiogenUK16restrengthen16saltpetremenUK16underwritten16agglutinogen15delicatessen15spiegeleisen15urobilinogenUK15antiandrogennot in WWF14streptosolenUK14antiestrogen13
…AN
12-letter words ending in AN (135)
Top score: HYPOPHRYGIAN, 29 points
metropolitan★16humanitarian★17cosmopolitan★18veterinarian★15hypophrygianUK29dibenzofuran27backswordmanUK26backwoodsman26onychophoran25spermatozoan25workingwoman25backcourtman24cochairwoman24hippocrepianUK23osteichthyanUK23
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paradoxidianUK23ubiquitarianUK23weatherwomanUK23cephalopodanUK22countrywoman22cryptogamianUK22hydromedusanUK22hymenopteran22machiavelianUK22nonphysician22servicewoman22bacchanalian21councilwoman21equalitarian21laundrywomannot in WWF21majoritarian21newspaperman21ambulancemanUK20archdiocesan20committeeman20deepwatermanUK20dictyopteranUK20dodecagynianUK20ephemeridianUK20labyrinthian20monodelphianUK20pogonophoran20proteoglycan20sexagenarian20velocipedeanUK20velocipedianUK20warehouseman20aircraftsmanUK19footplatemanUK19heterokontanUK19prechristianUK19presbyterian19proboscidean19proboscidian19syntacticiannot in WWF19tauromachianUK19trichopteran19vaudevilleanUK19vaudevillian19vocabularianUK19baccalaureanUK18biometrician18cantharidianUK18carragheenanUK18chondrostianUK18discomedusanUK18episcopaliannot in WWF18longshoreman18mesoamericanUK18micropolitannot in WWF18nonmammaliannot in WWF18odontophoranUK18parkinsonian18postdiluvian18slaughtermanUK18aesthetician17archosaurian17artilleryman17dialectician17frontiersman17geometrician17heteropterannot in WWF17lepidopteran17pediatrician17postmeridianUK17prehistorian17prototheriannot in WWF17remaindermanUK17theoretician17vespertilian17antediluvian16cancellarianUK16celibatarianUK16crassulaceanUK16diprionidianUK16hereditarian16marsupialianUK16nothingarianUK16obstetrician16onomastician16pentapolitanUK16prelapsarian16procellarianUK16saltpetremanUK16semeioticianUK16sublapsarianUK16sublibrarian16antemeridianUK15doctrinarianUK15fustillirianUK15futilitarian15geriatrician15heteroousianUK15octogenarian15reducetarianUK15salamandrianUK15transleithanUK15trustafariannot in WWF15consistorianUK14epistolarianUK14gladiatorianUK14nonlibrarian14nonsectarian14pterosaurianUK14statistician14subterranean14tetrapolitanUK14turbellarian14identitarianUK13nonagenarian13stegosaurianUK13salutatorian12teleosaurianUK12totalitarian12transuranianUK12
…IN
12-letter words ending in IN (63)
Top score: PHYCOXANTHIN, 32 points
glycoprotein★20phycoxanthinUK32pancreozymin30chymotrypsin27cyclodextrin27haematoxylinnot in WWF27anthoxanthinUK25erythromycin25chlorohydrin24porphyropsin24pyrocatechinUK24xanthopterinUK24physostigminUK23thyrotrophin23cytochalasin22
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maltodextrinnot in WWF22chloropicrin21prostacyclin21streptomycin21cryoglobulinUK20featherbrain20fibrinolysin20flavoprotein20indomethacin20lysolecithin20oleandomycin20phenylalaninUK20strophanthin20tetrodotoxin20antithrombin19betweenbrain19concanavalin19griseofulvin19haemoproteinUK19multivitamin19phaeomelaninnot in WWF19plastocyanin19carragheeninUK18haemosiderinUK18photogelatinUK18siderophilinUK18turacoverdinUK18daunorubicin17glucoproteinUK17luteotrophin17streptolysin17supervillainnot in WWF17catamountainUK16gonadotropin16lactoproteinnot in WWF16melanotropinUK16scatterbrain16somatotropin16vitellogeninnot in WWF16antiglobulin15atorvastatinnot in WWF15oleomargarinUK15counterstain14neuromelaninnot in WWF14somatostatin14nitrogelatinUK13noradrenalin13isotretinoinnot in WWF12
…WN
12-letter words ending in WN (2)
Top score: UNOVERTHROWN, 21 points
…GN
12-letter words ending in GN (1)
Top score: FRANKALMOIGN, 22 points
…RN
12-letter words ending in RN (4)
Top score: NORTHWESTERN, 18 points (tied with one other). pertaining to the northwest
About these words
- 1,031 of the 21,965 12-letter words end in N (5%).
- 681 are good in NWL2023, 1,009 in Collins Scrabble Words, 675 in WOW24 and 602 in the Words With Friends list. 102 are everyday words.
- In Scrabble points, maximization and phycoxanthin share the top score (32), then four words on 30.