Is “Na” a Scrabble Word?
Yes Na is valid in Scrabble for 2 points
The word “Na” is acceptable to be played in Scrabble and will score players only 2 points (N: 1, A: 1). Its definition is a silvery soft waxy metallic element, where “NA” is used as the chemical symbol for sodium.
However, more commonly you will see NA used as an abbreviation in the English language for the phrase Not Applicable (N.A. or N/A). This phrase means something does not apply to a certain situation, for example, “Scrabble rules are N.A. to other word games.”
Another usage for the word “Na” is that of a more slang term simply meaning “no.” In a sentence, this could be “Na, I don’t want to play Scrabble today.”
Whatever the context of the word “Na,” it is an easy short word to play in Scrabble. On the downside, it does not score many points relative to other words.
Some word extensions to get more points from “Na” include: “Nab” for 5 points, “Nav” for 6 points, “Nay” for 6 points, or “Naw” for 6 points.
Definition of Na
adverb
- Not.
- No.
interjection
- No.
- No.
noun
- Abbreviation of noun animate.
Definition from na by Wiktionary, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
How Many Points is Na Worth?
Na is a 2-letter word made up of the letter tiles N: 1, A: 1. Its points breakdown is as follows:
- With no multipliers, Na is worth 2 points.
- On a double-word square, Na is worth 4 points.
- On a triple-word square, Na is worth 6 points.
Single Letter Extensions of “Na”
Potential ways to expand “Na” using a single letter include:
Words With “NA”
Words containing “NA” at the start, middle, or end include:
- NAZE 13
- NAZI 13
- ZONA 13
- KNAP 10
- NABK 10
- NAFF 10
- NAVY 10
- KNAG 9
- MYNA 9
- NACH 9
- GNAW 8
- KANA 8
- KINA 8
- KNAR 8
- KUNA 8
- NAIK 8
- NARK 8
- NAIF 7
- NARY 7
- NAVE 7
- NAVS 7
- NAYS 7
- SNAW 7
- VENA 7
- VINA 7
See our full list of words with “NA” for more suggestions.
More 2 Letter N Words
2-Letter N words which you could play in Scrabble as an alternative to Na:
Check out our list of all 2 letter words with N.
