6-letter words with N as the 1st letter and O as the 2nd letter

The fixed opening NO narrows the search to 119 tournament-dictionary entries, but recognition varies sharply: just 16 rank among the most common English words. NORMAL and NOBODY feel familiar; NOZZLE stands out for points, not everyday conversation. Separate common vocabulary from obscure scoring plays before testing a candidate in your game.

6-letter words with N as the 1st letter and O as the 2nd letter

• There are 119 entries, including NORMAL, NOBODY, NOTICE, and NOTION.
• Only 16 entries rank among the most common English words.
• NOZZLE and NOZZER tie for the top score at 24 points.
• S is the most common final letter, appearing in 29 words; E follows with 25.
• The average score across the entries is 8.6 points.

Which NO words are easiest to recognize?

Start with NORMAL, NOBODY, NOTICE, NOTION, NOVELS, and NOISES: these are among the more familiar choices. The endings cluster around S and E, while just 8 words end in N. If crossing letters call for a final S or E, the pattern leaves more options than an N ending.

These NO words fit word-game and crossword clues, but the raw total of 119 overstates how many most players will recognize. The 16 common entries offer a better sense of everyday familiarity, and only 8 end in N against 29 in S.

Which NO entries score the most?

NOZZLE and NOZZER tie at 24 points apiece, while NOYAUX scores 16. Their Z tiles do the heavy lifting, so these are striking choices when your board offers room for a high-value letter. The catch is familiarity: a strong tile score does not make an entry easy to spot or playable in every game.

NORMAL and NOBODY are easier to recognize, but they do not approach the leaders on raw score. The average is 8.6 points, which puts the top Z-heavy words well above the pack. Check your game's dictionary before committing to a rare scorer; word acceptance differs among tournament lists.