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252 Five-Letter Words Beginning With N
1. Nabob:A person of wealth and prominence.
2. Nacre:Mother-of-pearl, a smooth, iridescent substance found inside shells.
3. Nadge:A colloquial term typically used to describe a push or nudge.
4. Nadir:The lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization.
5. Naevi:Plural of nevus, a birthmark or mole on the skin.
6. Naffs:British slang meaning unfashionable or lacking taste.
7. Naggy:Someone who constantly nags or complains.
8. Naiad:A mythological water nymph associated with rivers and streams.
9. Naiks:Indian rank, equivalent to a corporal in the military.
10. Nails:Hard, keratinous covering at the tips of fingers and toes.
11. Naive:Lacking experience, wisdom, or judgment.
12. Naked:Without clothes; exposed or unprotected.
13. Naled:An insecticide used for controlling pests.
14. Nalla:A stream or small river commonly used in India.
15. Named:Given a title or identity.
16. Namer:A person or thing that gives names.
17. Names:Words by which someone or something is known.
18. Nanny:A person, usually a woman, employed to care for children.
19. Napes:The back of the neck.
20. Nappa:Soft, full-grain leather made from unsplit animal hides.
21. Nappe:A large, sheet-like body of rock that has moved over another.
22. Nards:An aromatic plant, also known as spikenard.
23. Narks:British slang for informants or people who spoil fun.
24. Narky:Irritable or easily annoyed.
25. Narre:A rare word meaning narrow or constricted.
26. Nasal:Relating to the nose.
27. Nashi:A type of Asian pear with a crisp texture.
28. Nasty:Unpleasant or offensive in nature.
29. Natal:Relating to birth or the place of birth.
30. Natch:Informal term for naturally or, of course.
31. Naths:Plural of Nath, an Indian nose ring worn by women.
32. Natty:Smart and fashionable in dress or appearance.
33. Natus:A Latin term meaning born.
34. Naunt:An old word for aunt.
35. Naval:Relating to a navy or naval forces.
36. Navar:A surname or a variant of Navarra, a region in Spain.
37. Navel:The small, central point on the abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached.
38. Naves:Plural of nave, the main part of a church.
39. Nawab:A Muslim nobleman or person of high rank, especially in India.
40. Nayed:To catch or snare (past tense of nay).
41. Nazar:An amulet or charm against the evil eye.
42. Nazir:A superintendent or administrator in a mosque or religious institution.
43. Neaps:A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon, when there is the least difference between high and low water.
44. Nears:Moves closer to something or someone.
45. Neath: A shortened poetic form of beneath.
46. Nebek:A thorny shrub or tree of the jujube family.
47. Nebel:A Biblical stringed instrument or harp.
48. Necks:Plural of the neck, the part of the body connecting the head to the rest of the body.
49. Neddy:A slang term for a donkey.
50. Needs:Things that are essential or required.
51. Needy:Lacking the basic necessities of life.
52. Neeld:An old word for needle.
53. Neele:An alternative spelling of needle.
54. Neems:Plural of neem, a tree native to India with medicinal properties.
55. Neeps:Turnips, especially in Scotland.
56. Neese:An archaic term meaning to sneeze.
57. Neeze:An alternative spelling of sneeze.
58. Negus:A drink of wine, hot water, sugar, lemon juice, and spice.
59. Neifs:Fists, especially clenched ones.
60. Neigh:The sound made by a horse.
61. Neist:An archaic or Scottish term for next.
62. Neive:A Scottish word for fist.
63. Nella:A feminine given name, often short for Antonella or Daniella.
64. Nelly:A feminine given name, often short for Eleanor or Helen.
65. Nemas:Nematodes, a type of parasitic worm.
66. Nemns:An alternative spelling of nems, small cigars of minced pork, shrimp, and mushrooms.
67. Nempt:An old term meaning accepted or taken.
68. Nenes:A species of goose native to Hawaii, also known as the Hawaiian goose.
69. Neons:Plural of neon, a chemical element, or neon lights.
70. Neous:An obsolete term meaning new.
71. Neral:A fragrant oil used in perfumes.
72. Nerds:People who are overly intellectual, obsessive, or socially awkward.
73. Nerdy:Characteristic of a nerd, often socially awkward or extremely focused on intellectual pursuits.
74. Nerka:A type of salmon, also known as sockeye.
75. Nerks:An informal British term for someone foolish or annoying.
76. Nerol:A liquid alcohol with a rose-like odor used in perfumes.
77. Nerts:A mild exclamation of frustration.
78. Nertz:A variation of the exclamation “nerts.”
79. Nerve:A bundle of fibers that transmits signals to and from the brain.
80. Nervy:Bold or impudent in behavior.
81. Nests:Structures built by birds or other animals to lay eggs or raise offspring.
82. Netes:An obsolete term meaning clean or neat.
83. Netop:An old word for a friend or companion.
84. Netts:A dialectal term meaning nets.
85. Netty:An old term for a toilet.
86. Neuks:Scottish word for nooks or corners.
87. Neume:A symbol in early musical notation representing one or more notes.
88. Neums:Plural of neume, used in early music notation.
89. Nevel:An old or dialect word for a blow with the fist.
90. Never:At no time in the past or future.
91. Neves:A surname, or the plural of neve, meaning a firm snow surface.
92. Nevus:A mole or birthmark on the skin.
93. Newel:The central supporting pillar of a spiral or winding staircase.
94. Newer:Comparative form of new.
95. Newly:Recently or not long ago.
96. Newsy:Full of news or gossip.
97. Newts:Small, typically semi-aquatic amphibians.
98. Nexts:Plural of next, meaning the following one in a sequence.
99. Nexus:A connection or series of connections linking two or more things.
100. Ngaio:A type of tree native to New Zealand, also known as the mousehole tree.
101. Ngana:A traditional African dance or chant.
102. Ngati:A Maori tribal group or family.
103. Ngoma:A type of drum or traditional music genre in Africa.
104. Nicad:A type of rechargeable battery made from nickel and cadmium.
105. Nicer:More pleasant or agreeable.
106. Niche:A shallow recess, especially one in a wall to display a statue or other ornament.
107. Nicht:Scottish term for night.
108. Nicks:Small cuts or notches.
109. Nicol:A surname or a type of optical device used in microscopes.
110. Nidal:Relating to a nest or nesting.
111. Nided:Having built or occupied a nest.
112. Nides:A term for a nest of pheasants or other game birds.
113. Nidus:A nest or breeding place, especially of insects or bacteria.
114. Niece:A daughter of one’s sibling.
115. Niefs:Plural of neif, an archaic term for a fist.
116. Nieve:A Scottish term for a fist.
117. Nifes:An alternative spelling of knives.
118. Niffs:An unpleasant odor or smell.
119. Niffy:Smelly or having a strong odor.
120. Nifty:Particularly good, skillful, or effective.
121. Niger:A country in West Africa or a type of seed used as bird feed.
122. Nighs:Approaches or draws near.
123. Night:The time between sunset and sunrise when it is dark.
124. Nihil:Nothing, a concept in philosophy denoting the absence of anything.
125. Nikab:A veil worn by some Muslim women that covers the face except for the eyes.
126. Nikah:An Islamic marriage contract.
127. Nikau:A type of palm tree native to New Zealand.
128. Nills:Refuses or is unwilling.
129. Nimbi:Plurals of nimbus, meaning a luminous cloud or halo surrounding a saint or deity.
130. Nimbs:An informal term for clouds or mist.
131. Nimps:Slang for nimble or quick in movement.
132. Niner:A person who is nine years old or a player wearing number nine on a team.
133. Nines:A set of nine items or a popular way to refer to dressing well, as in “dressed to the nines.”
134. Ninja:A person trained in ancient Japanese martial arts and employed for covert missions.
135. Ninny:A foolish or silly person.
136. Ninon:A sheer, lightweight fabric often used for curtains or dresses.
137. Ninth:The position following the eighth in a sequence.
138. Nipas:A type of palm tree found in mangrove swamps in Southeast Asia.
139. Nippy:Chilly or cold in temperature.
140. Niqab:A veil worn by some Muslim women that covers the face except for the eyes.
141. Nirls:A dialect term meaning whines or complains.
142. Nirly:An old word meaning stingy or miserly.
143. Nisei:A person born in the United States or Canada whose parents were immigrants from Japan.
144. Nisse:A mythical creature from Scandinavian folklore, often associated with Christmas.
145. Nisus:A mental or physical effort; a striving.
146. Niter:A mineral form of potassium nitrate, often used in gunpowder.
147. Nites:Plural of night, an informal term.
148. Nitid:Bright or shining.
149. Niton:An old term for radon, a radioactive gas.
150. Nitre:Another term for saltpeter, used in preserving meat and in making gunpowder.
151. Nitro:Short for nitroglycerin, an explosive compound.
152. Nitry:An old word meaning full of niter or saltpeter.
153. Nitty:Full of nits or very detailed and precise.
154. Nival:Relating to or growing in snow.
155. Nixed:Rejected or refused something.
156. Nixer:An informal Irish term for a side job or work done without declaring it for tax purposes.
157. Nixes:Plural of nix, meaning to reject or veto something.
158. Nixie:A type of water sprite in Germanic mythology.
159. Nizam:A title of respect for Muslim rulers in India.
160. Nkosi:A Zulu word meaning lord or master.
161. Noahs:Plural of Noah, referring to the biblical figure who built the ark.
162. Nobby:Smart and fashionable in dress or appearance.
163. Noble:Having high moral qualities or being of aristocratic birth.
164. Nobly:In a manner that is noble or honorable.
165. Nocks:Small grooves in the end of an arrow shaft to hold the bowstring.
166. Nodal:Relating to a node or nodes, especially in biology or physics.
167. Noddy:A type of tern (a seabird) or a foolish person.
168. Nodes:Points of intersection or connection in a network or diagram.
169. Nodus:A difficult or intricate point in a situation.
170. Noels:Christmas carols or songs.
171. Noggs:Slang for heads or skulls.
172. Nohow:An old-fashioned way of saying no way or not at all.
173. Noils:Short fibers left over after combing wool or other fibers.
174. Noily:Having a rough or uneven texture.
175. Noint:To anoint or smear with oil.
176. Noirs:French word for blacks, often used in the context of film noir.
177. Noise:Unwanted or unpleasant sound.
178. Noisy:Making a lot of noise; loud.
179. Noles:A dialectal term for heads or tops of something.
180. Nolls:Another term for heads, especially in a dialect.
181. Nolos:Latin for “I do not wish,” used in legal contexts.
182. Nomad:A member of a community that moves from place to place.
183. Nomas:Spanish for “no more” or “no longer.”
184. Nomen:A name, especially in ancient Rome where it indicated a person’s clan.
185. Nomes:Short for Nomes, a mythical people in ancient Egyptian culture.
186. Nomic:Relating to law or rules.
187. Nomoi:The plural of nomos, meaning laws or customs in ancient Greek society.
188. Nomos:A law or custom in ancient Greece.
189. Nonal:Relating to or containing nine units or elements.
190. Nonas:The 9th day before the Ides of a month in the Roman calendar.
191. Nonce:The present or particular occasion.
192. Nones:The time of day for the ninth hour of the divine office, around 3 p.m.
193. Nonet:A group of nine performers or instruments.
194. Nongs:Australian slang for a fool or simpleton.
195. Nonis:A contraction of “no one is.”
196. Nonna:Italian for grandmother.
197. Nonny:A nonsense word used in songs and poetry.
198. Nonyl:A chemical group derived from nonane, a type of hydrocarbon.
199. Noobs:Slang for beginners or newcomers, especially in online gaming.
200. Nooit:Afrikaans for never.
201. Nooks:Small corners or recesses.
202. Nooky:Slang for sexual activity.
203. Noons:The middle of the day; 12 p.m.
204. Noops:Slang for nothing or zero.
205. Noose:A loop of rope used for capturing or hanging something.
206. Nopal:A type of cactus native to Mexico, also known as prickly pear.
207. Noria:A water wheel used to raise water in irrigation.
208. Noris:A surname or a variant of Norris.
209. Norks:Australian slang for breasts.
210. Norma:A pattern or standard, especially in mathematics or a name.
211. Norms:Standards or patterns of behavior in society.
212. Norse:Relating to the medieval people of Scandinavia.
213. North:The direction toward the top of a map, opposite of south.
214. Nosed:Moved forward cautiously or stealthily.
215. Noser:A slang term for someone who is overly inquisitive or a tattletale.
216. Noses:Plural nose, the part of the face used for smelling and breathing.
217. Nosey:Overly curious about others’ affairs.
218. Notal:Relating to the back or dorsal surface of an organism.
219. Notch:A V-shaped indentation or cut.
220. Noted:Well-known or famous for something.
221. Noter:A person who notes or records information.
222. Notes:Plural of note; written records or musical symbols.
223. Notum:The dorsal exoskeleton of an insect’s thorax.
224. Nould:An old variant of “would not.”
225. Noule:A dialect term for the top of the head.
226. Nouls:Another dialectal term for heads.
227. Nouns:Words that identify people, places, things, or ideas.
228. Nouny:Characterized by nouns or resembling a noun.
229. Noups:Scottish term for a small hill or mound.
230. Novae:Plural of nova, a star showing a sudden increase in brightness.
231. Novas:Another term for novae brightening stars.
232. Novel:A long fictional narrative with characters and plot.
233. Noway:No chance or not possible.
234. Nowed:Tied or fastened in a knot.
235. Nowls:Another dialectal term for heads.
236. Nowts:Scottish and Northern English term for cattle or livestock.
237. Nubby:Having a rough or uneven texture.
238. Nubia:An ancient region in northeastern Africa.
239. Nucha:The back of the neck or nape.
240. Nuder:Comparative form of nude, more naked.
241. Nudes: Plural nude representations of the human figure without clothing.
242. Nudge:To push gently or prod someone into action.
243. Nuked:Destroyed or cooked by nuclear means or microwave.
244. Nukes:Short for nuclear weapons or nuclear power.
245. Nulls:Zero or having no value or effect.
246. Numbs:Causes a loss of sensation or feeling.
247. Numen:A spiritual force or influence often associated with deities.
248. Nurls:Small knots or bumps, especially in wood or metal.
249. Nurse:A person trained to care for the sick or infirm.
250. Nutty:Crazy or eccentric or full of nuts.
251. Nylon:A synthetic polymer used to make textiles and other materials.
252. Nymph:A mythological spirit of nature, often depicted as a beautiful maiden.
Conclusion
We hope you’ve found some new favorites as we wrap up our journey through five-letter words, starting with N. These words are more than letters on a page – they’re tools for better writing, speaking, and thinking.
From everyday terms to less common ones, each word opens up new ways to express ideas. This list isn’t just for word games or puzzles; it’s a resource for anyone who loves language.
By adding these words to your vocabulary, you’re expanding your ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Remember, words are the building blocks of language, and the more you know, the better you can share your thoughts and feelings.
Keep exploring, keep learning, and keep growing your word power.
