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7-letter words with N as the 1st letter and A as the 7th letter

18 7-letter words with N first and A last fit this pattern, with NAPHTHA leading the tile scores at 15 points.

18 wordsTop pick NIAGARAHighest score NAPHTHA 15

2 of 18 are everyday words (11%). A mix of familiar words and game-only finds.

With N in 1st place, S is the most common 7th letter (237 words). The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.

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Best words to play first 18 · most-used first

  • NIAGARA8
  • NIRVANA10
  • NOVELLA10
  • NIGELLA8
  • NAPHTHA15
  • NEUROMA9
  • NOTITIA7
  • NOUMENA9
  • NANDINA8
  • NEMESIA9
  • NARCOMA11
  • NEURULA7
  • NGARARA8
  • NIHONGA11
  • NONCOLA9
  • NORTENA7
  • NOTANDA8
  • NOVALIA10
All valid words 18

A to Z. Includes rare and Collins-only words. Linked tiles open the word's meaning, score and rhymes.

  • NANDINA8
  • NAPHTHA15
  • NARCOMA11
  • NEMESIA9
  • NEUROMA9
  • NEURULA7
  • NGARARA8
  • NIAGARA8
  • NIGELLA8
  • NIHONGA11
  • NIRVANA10
  • NONCOLA9
  • NORTENA7
  • NOTANDA8
  • NOTITIA7
  • NOUMENA9
  • NOVALIA10
  • NOVELLA10
Letters by positionIn 39% of these words the 2nd letter is O.
2nd letter
  1. O39%
  2. I22%
  3. A17%
3rd letter
  1. U17%
  2. R17%
  3. N11%
4th letter
  1. R17%
  2. E17%
  3. C11%
5th letter
  1. O17%
  2. A17%
  3. L17%
6th letter
  1. N22%
  2. L22%
  3. I17%

Highest-scoring words

Scrabble and Words With Friends points, before board bonuses
WordScrabbleWords With FriendsDictionaries
NAPHTHA1515All three
NARCOMA1114Collins · NWL
NIHONGA1113Collins only
NIRVANA1013All three
NOVELLA1014All three
NOVALIA1013Collins only
NEUROMA912All three
NOUMENA913All three
NEMESIA911Collins · NWL
NONCOLA913All three
NIAGARA810NWL only
NIGELLA812Collins · NWL

The fixed first and last letters leave five positions to fill, yet this is a compact group. NIRVANA, NOVELLA and NIAGARA are familiar examples; NOTITIA, NEURULA and NOTANDA are less likely to spring to mind. Just two matches rank among the top 25,000 English words by frequency, so recognizing every candidate is part of solving the clue.

At a glance: N first and A last

  • The pattern has 18 seven-letter matches.
  • NAPHTHA leads the tile scores at 15 points.
  • The average tile score is 9.1.
  • Only two matches rank among the top 25,000 English words by frequency.
  • NIAGARA and NOVELLA are more familiar examples than NOTITIA or NEURULA.

Which N-first, A-last words score highest?

NAPHTHA tops the scores at 15 points. NARCOMA and NIHONGA each score 11, while NIRVANA and NOVELLA are worth 10 apiece. These are tile values before board-square bonuses.

NAPHTHA's H gives it a scoring edge, but the less familiar spelling can make it a risky play. NIRVANA and NOVELLA are easier to recognize, though they score less. When an H is on your rack, compare NAPHTHA's value with the placement available; a premium square can matter more than the raw tile total.

NEUROMA and NOUMENA each score nine points, placing them below the leading group. Familiarity and score do not always travel together: a recognizable word can be a modest play, while a rare one may carry a valuable tile.

How many dictionaries accept these matches?

Collins includes 17 matches, NWL2023 has 13, and ENABLE has eight. The totals overlap, so they describe membership in each dictionary, not separate batches of words. A candidate accepted in one game can still be challenged in another.

Only two of these 7-letter words with N first and A last rank among the top 25,000 English words by frequency, so less familiar entries deserve extra care. NAPHTHA and NOVELLA are easier to recognize than NARCOMA or NOTANDA, but familiarity does not determine acceptance. Check your game's word list before playing an unfamiliar candidate.

Questions people ask

How many seven-letter words start with N and end with A?
There are 18 seven-letter words that start with N and end with A. NIAGARA, NIRVANA and NOVELLA are recognizable examples; the group also includes less familiar choices such as NEURULA and NOTITIA. Only two rank among the top 25,000 English words by frequency.
What is the highest-scoring word in this group?
NAPHTHA is the top scorer at 15 tile points. NARCOMA and NIHONGA follow at 11 points each, with NIRVANA and NOVELLA at 10. Board premiums can raise a play's total, but these figures compare the words' tile values before premiums.
Are all 18 words accepted in every word game?
No, acceptance depends on the dictionary a game uses. Collins includes 17 matches, NWL2023 includes 13, and ENABLE includes eight; those groups overlap. Check your game's word list before using an unfamiliar candidate such as NARCOMA or NOTANDA.

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