Common 12-letter words that start with N
With their Scrabble points and, for the first twelve, a short meaning, most used first.
- neighborhood★22the area surrounding a particular place
- notification★17the act of notifying
- negotiations★13the act of negotiating
- nevertheless★18all the same
- northwestern★18pertaining to the northwest
- northeastern★15pertaining to the northeast
- neuroscience★16the scientific study of the nervous system
- neurological★15pertaining to neurology
- navigational★16pertaining to navigation
- neighbouring★19to neighbor
- nomenclature★16a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline
- neurosurgery★16any surgery that involves the nervous system (brain or spinal cord or peripheral nerves)
All 621 words
NA…
12-letter words starting with NA (49)
Top score: NAPHTHALIZED, 30 points
navigational★16naphthalizedUK30naphthalizesUK29namecheckingUK26nazificationnot in WWF26nationalized22naturalizing22naphthalisedUK21nasalization21nationalizer21nationalizes21navigability21nameworthierUK20naphthalenes20naphthalinesUK20
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naphthalisesUK20nanomachinesnot in WWF19naprapathies19narcotically19nasolacrymalUK19naturopathic19nanoplanktonnot in WWF18narcoleptics18narrowcastednot in WWF18nannyberriesnot in WWF17nanocrystalsnot in WWF17nanomedicineUK17narrowcasternot in WWF17nanoparticlenot in WWF16nanoplasticsnot in WWF16nanosciencesnot in WWF16narcissistic16narcolepsies16nauseatingly16narrownesses15nativenesses15namelessness14nanomaterialUK14napoleonitesUK14nationalisms14natriuretics14naturalistic14nationalised13naturalising13nasalisationUK12nationaliserUK12nationalises12nationalists12nauseousness12
NE…
12-letter words starting with NE (150)
Top score: NEWSMAGAZINE, 27 points
neighborhood★22negotiations★13nevertheless★18neuroscience★16neurological★15neighbouring★19neurosurgery★16newsmagazine27neckerchiefs26neoorthodoxy26nephropexiesUK26neopaganizedUK25neopaganizesUK24nephropathic24nebulization23
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newfangledlyUK23nephelometry22neutralizing22newspaperdomUK22newsweeklies22necrophiliac21necrophilism21necrophobiasnot in WWF21necrotrophicUK21nectocalycesUK21neglectfully21nematocysticUK21nephroscopesUK21netherstocksUK21neurypnologyUK21neutralizers21newspaperismUK21newspaperman21newspapermen21newsworthiernot in WWF21necrographerUK20necrophagous20needleworker20negrophobias20nephologicalUK20neverthemoreUK20newspapering20necrophiliesUK19necrophilousUK19necrophorousUK19needlefishes19needlesticksnot in WWF19neglectinglyUK19nematophoresUK19neoanthropicUK19nephelinitic19nephelometer19nephroptosesUK19nephroptosisUK19nephrostomes19nephrotomiesUK19netherworlds19neurochemist19neurofibroma19neurotrophicUK19neurotypicalnot in WWF19neutrophilic19newswritings19necromancers18necromancies18necromaniacsUK18necroscopiesUK18needlecraftsnot in WWF18negativistic18neighborlessUK18neighborlierUK18neologicallyUK18nephologistsUK18nephrologies18nephrologist18neurobiology18newishnessesUK18newsagenciesUK18newscastingsUK18necrological17neopaganismsUK17neotericallyUK17neovitalismsUK17nephelinites17neurasthenic17neuroanatomy17neurofibrils17neurohormone17neurohumoral17neurohumoursUK17neuropathies17neuropathistUK17neuropeptide17neurotically17neutrophilesUK17neanderthalsnot in WWF16necropolises16negativeness16negativities16nematoblastsUK16neoclassical16neonomianismUK16neopaganisedUK16neurectomiesUK16neurodiversenot in WWF16neuroimagingnot in WWF16neuroleptics16neuroplasticUK16neuroticisms16necessitated15necrologists15needlepoints15nematologies15nematologist15neonaticidesUK15neopaganisesUK15neostigmines15neovitalistsUK15nervurationsUK15neurasthenia15neurosensory15nebulisationUK14nebulosities14nebulousness14necessariansUK14necessitates14necrolatriesUK14negotiatingsnot in WWF14neorealistic14neuromelaninnot in WWF14neuropterans14neuropteristUK14neuropteronsUK14neuropterous14neurotomistsUK14neutralistic14neutropeniasnot in WWF14neandertalerUK13needlessness13negationistsUK13negotiatressUK13neurogenesesUK13neurogenesisUK13neurologists13neurosurgeon13neutralising13neurulations12neutralisersUK12neutralities12neutrinoless12
NI…
12-letter words starting with NI (39)
Top score: NITROBENZENE, 23 points (tied with three others). a poisonous oily water-soluble liquid used as a solvent and in the manufacture of aniline
nightclubbed23nightwalkers23nitrobenzene23nitrogenizedUK23nightclubber22nikethamidesUK22ninnyhammers22nitrogenizesUK22nightclothes21nimblewittedUK20nickelodeons19nidificatingUK19nidification18nightclassesUK18nightmariestUK18
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nightridingsUK18nineteenthlyUK18niacinamides17nicotinamide17nightdresses17nightingales17nigrescencesUK17nigromanciesUK17nitromethane17nitrophilousUK17nimblenesses16nimbostratus16niggardliestUK15nitwitteriesnot in WWF15nictitationsUK14nitrocottonsUK14nitrogenisedUK14nitrosamines14nitrogelatinUK13nitrogenases13nitrogenisesUK13nitranilinesUK12nitrosationsUK12nitrotolueneUK12
NO…
12-letter words starting with NO (348)
Top score: NONOXIDIZING, 30 points. not oxidizing
notification★17northwestern★18northeastern★15nomenclature★16nonoxidizing30nonenzymatic28nonimmunizednot in WWF26nonobjective26nonhazardous25nonreflexiveUK25normalizable25northernizedUK25nomadizationUK24nominalizingnot in WWF24nonexclusive24
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nonexecutive24nonexplosive24nonmotorized24nonpsychotic24northernizesUK24novelization24nonchurchingUK23noneffective23noncomplying22nonhemolytic22nonphosphate22nonphysicalsnot in WWF22nonphysician22nonunionized22noncandidacy21nonchemicals21noncombative21noncommunity21nonexistence21nonflammable21nonoxidisingUK21nonspecificsnot in WWF21nonsymmetric21normothermic21notarization21noteworthily21noctambulismnot in WWF20nominativelyUK20nomographersUK20nomographies20nonbreakable20nonchalantly20nonconformed20nondeceptive20nonemergency20nonhappening20noninfective20nonofficialsnot in WWF20nonrhoticityUK20nonthinkingsUK20noematicallyUK19noisemakings19nomenclativeUK19nomotheticalUK19nonacademics19nonaddictive19nonalcoholic19nonarchitect19noncelebrity19nonchalances19noncharacter19noncommitted19noncompounds19nonconformer19noncrushable19nondeductive19nondeforming19nonemployees19nonexistentsnot in WWF19nonflowering19nonpecuniaryUK19nonperformer19nonpurposive19nonrepayable19nonscheduled19nonspherical19nonsyllabicsUK19nonsystemicsnot in WWF19nontechnical19nonvanishing19nonyellowing19normothermia19notaphilismsUK19nourishinglynot in WWF19nocireceptorUK18noctambulist18noctilucenceUK18noctivagantsUK18nomenklaturaUK18nonactivated18nonbreathing18noncertified18noncognitive18noncombatant18noncommittal18noncommunist18noncompliant18noncomposers18noncomputersnot in WWF18noncoverages18nondirective18nondomiciledUK18nonempirical18nonevidences18nonfrivolous18nonincumbent18noninductive18nonlogicallynot in WWF18nonmammaliannot in WWF18nonmandatoryUK18nonmetameric18nonmicrobial18nonmigratory18nonmunicipal18nonpigmentednot in WWF18nonpractical18nonproducing18nonresidency18nonviolently18nonvoluntary18northwesters18nosographersUK18nosographiesnot in WWF18noteworthiernot in WWF18nocturnalityUK17nonabrasivesnot in WWF17nonadditivesnot in WWF17nonadiabatic17nonaesthetic17nonalgebraicUK17nonambiguous17nonanalyticsnot in WWF17nonarbitrary17nonathleticsnot in WWF17nonavailablenot in WWF17nonbelievers17nonbroadcast17noncolorfast17nonconcurred17nonconductor17nonconsuming17noncorrosive17noncrossover17nondemanding17nondescripts17nondiabetics17nondivergentUK17nondomestics17nonelectives17nonfacultiesnot in WWF17nonfeasances17nonfederated17nonfeminists17nonfictional17nonfinancial17nonfluencies17nongeometricnot in WWF17nonhospitals17nonimitative17nonimmigrant17noninfluence17nonnecessity17nonnormative17nonobservant17nonobviousesUK17nonoperative17nonrenewable17nonsecretory17nonselective17nonspatiallynot in WWF17nonviolences17normotensive17northernismsUK17northernmost17nostopathiesUK17notaphilistsUK17noticeboardsnot in WWF17nototheriumsUK17nourishments17nomenclators16nominalistic16nonabsorbent16nonaluminiumUK16nonansweringUK16nonaromaticsnot in WWF16nonautomatic16nonbacterial16nonbreedings16nonbuildings16noncancerous16noncandidate16noncanonicalnot in WWF16nonclassical16nonclassroom16nonclericals16noncollector16nonconscious16nonconsumers16noncontractsnot in WWF16noncorporate16noncorroding16noncriminals16noncustomers16nondependent16nondepleting16nondepressed16nondisableds16noneconomist16nonelectrics16nonfattening16nongenitallynot in WWF16nonlandowner16nonmaliciousUK16nonmalleable16nonmercurial16nonmolecular16nonmusicians16nonnumerical16nonparasitic16nonpermanentUK16nonpetroleum16nonpolitical16nonsuccesses16nontemporals16normalisableUK16northernisedUK16nosebleedingUK16nothingarianUK16noumenalismsUK16nobilitatingUK15nomadisationUK15nominalisingnot in WWF15nonadmission15nonagesimalsUK15nonalignment15nonantigenic15nonarguments15nonassertive15nonautomated15nonbiologist15noncongruent15noncustodial15nondecisions15nondiscountsnot in WWF15nondominants15noneducation15nonglamorous15nonidentical15nonillionthsUK15nonintrusive15nonintuitive15nonladderingUK15nonlinearity15nonmalignant15nonmotorisedUK15nonnarrative15nonnucleated15nonnutritive15nonoperating15nonpolluting15nonrecurring15nonrelatives15nonresidence15nonresponder15nonsensitive15nonstatutoryUK15nonstrategic15nonuniversal15nonvolatilesnot in WWF15northeasters15northernisesUK15northernnessnot in WWF15nostologicalUK15novelettistsUK15novelisationUK15nobilitationUK14nonbotanists14noncollinear14nonconstants14noncountries14nondelegates14nonelections14nonemotional14nongraduates14noninclusion14noninsurance14nonirrigated14nonlanguages14nonlibrarian14nonlibraries14nonmaterialsnot in WWF14nonmilitants14nonnegligent14nonparallels14nonpartisans14nonpasserine14nonpoisonous14nonrealistic14nonrecurrent14nonredundant14nonregulated14nonresponses14nonreusables14nonruminants14nonscientist14nonsecretors14nonsectarian14nonsentences14nonsocialist14nonstandardsnot in WWF14nonterminalsnot in WWF14nontreatment14nonturbulent14nonunanimous14nonunionismsUK14normotensionUK14notabilities14noumenalistsUK14nonagenarian13nonattenders13noneditorial13nonintegralsnot in WWF13nonrailroadsnot in WWF13nonreligious13nonresidents13nonsteroidal13nonunionisedUK13noradrenalin13notoungulateUK13notungulatesUK13nonessential12noninitiates12noninterests12nonirritantsnot in WWF12nonliterates12nonnationals12nonresistant12nonresonantsnot in WWF12nonsolutions12nonunionistsUK12nonutilities12notarisationUK12notionalistsUK12
NU…
12-letter words starting with NU (27)
Top score: NUCLEARIZING, 24 points
NY…
12-letter words starting with NY (8)
Top score: NYMPHOMANIAC, 26 points (tied with one other). a woman with abnormal sexual desires
About these words
- 621 of the 21,965 12-letter words start with N (3%).
- 443 are good in NWL2023, 568 in Collins Scrabble Words, 439 in WOW24 and 386 in the Words With Friends list. 12 are everyday words.
- In Scrabble points, naphthalized and nonoxidizing share the top score (30), then naphthalizes (29), then nonenzymatic (28), then newsmagazine (27).