Yes, EN is a valid word.EN is a two-letter word in our dictionary. It means a printer's measure; the letter N.
EN in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Words With Friends | 3 | 6 | 9 |
Two-letter words like EN are how strong players score in tight spots. Laid parallel to another word, EN forms several short words at once, and each one scores.
Hooks for EN
EN takes 12 front hooks and 3 back hooks.
Front hooks: BEN, DEN, FEN, GEN, HEN, KEN, MEN, PEN, SEN, TEN, WEN, YEN
Back hooks: END, ENG, ENS
Anagrams and words inside EN
Its letters also spell NE.
Longer words that start or end with EN
Our dictionary has 1,432 longer words that begin with EN and 1,084 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is ENCEPHALOMYOCARDITISES at 37 Scrabble points.
Starting with EN:
END, ENG, ENS, ENDS, ENGS, ENOL, ENOW, ENVY, ENACT, ENATE, ENDED, ENDER, ENDOW, ENDUE, ENEMA, ENEMY, ENJOY, ENNUI, ENOKI, ENOLS, ENORM, ENOWS, ENROL, ENSKY and 1,408 more
Ending with EN:
BEN, DEN, FEN, GEN, HEN, KEN, MEN, PEN, SEN, TEN, WEN, YEN, AMEN, BEEN, BREN, EVEN, EYEN, GAEN, GIEN, GLEN, HAEN, KEEN, LIEN, MIEN and 1,060 more
Frequently asked questions
Is EN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. EN is in the ENABLE word list that this site uses, which closely matches the dictionary used for North American Scrabble. Collins, the list used in most other countries, contains nearly every ENABLE word as well. For tournament play, confirm against the official list for your event.
What does EN mean?
EN means a printer's measure; the letter N.
How many points is EN worth?
EN is worth 2 points in Scrabble and 3 points in Words With Friends before any premium squares. A double word square doubles that, and a triple word square triples it.
What words can you make by adding a letter to EN?
EN takes 12 front hooks and 3 back hooks. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.
Examples: BEN, DEN, FEN, GEN, HEN, END, ENG, ENS.