5 letter words starting with N

Many 5-letter words in English start with the letter ‘N. Learning these words can help you play word games and crossword puzzles better. Below is a list of some 5-letter ‘N’ words to help you.

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Nails	Horn-like coverings at the tips of fingers and toes in humans	She painted her nails red.
Naive	Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment	His naive questions were endearing.
Naked	Without clothes; uncovered	The sculpture depicted a naked figure.
Named	Given a name	The baby was named after her grandfather.
Nanny	A woman employed to care for a child in its own home	The nanny looked after the children well.
Napalm	A highly flammable sticky jelly used in incendiary bombs and flamethrowers	Napalm was used during the war.
Napes	The backs of people’s necks	He had a tattoo on the nape of his neck.
Nasty	Very bad or unpleasant	The weather turned nasty quickly.
Natal	Relating to the place or time of one’s birth	The natal chart showed interesting insights.
Natty	Smart and fashionable	He wore a natty suit to the interview.
Naval	Relating to a navy or navies	The naval battle was a turning point in the war.
Navel	A rounded knot or protuberance in the center of a person’s belly	The baby’s navel was healing nicely.
Nears	Approaches or comes close to	The deadline nears and we must hurry.
Neats	Orderly, tidy, and clean	His handwriting was neat and legible.
Nebby	Nosey or prying	She was known for being a bit nebby.
Needs	Requires something because it is essential or very important	He needs to finish his homework tonight.
Needy	Lacking the necessities of life; very poor	Charity organizations help the needy.
Neigh	The characteristic high-pitched sound made by a horse	The horse neigh in the field.
Nelly	A silly, foolish, or effeminate man	He dismissed the rumor as a nelly story.
Nerve	A fiber that sends impulses through the body	He had the nerve to ask for a raise.
Nests	Structures or places made or chosen by birds for laying eggs and sheltering their young	Birds built nests in the trees.
Net	A structure made of fibers woven in a grid-like pattern	The fisherman cast his net into the sea.
Newel	The central supporting pillar of a spiral or winding staircase	The newel was carved from oak.
Newly	Recently; not long ago	They were newly married.
Newsy	Full of news or gossip	The letter was long and newsy.
Nexus	A connection or series of connections linking two or more things	The nexus between the two companies was strong.
Niche	A comfortable or suitable position in life or employment	He found his niche in graphic design.
Nicks	Small cuts or notches	The old table had several nicks and scratches.
Niece	A daughter of one’s brother or sister	His niece was visiting for the weekend.
Night	The period from sunset to sunrise	The stars were bright that night.
Nimble	Quick and light in movement or action	She was nimble on her feet during the dance.
Ninny	A foolish person	Stop acting like a ninny!
Nippy	Chilly, brisk	The morning air was nippy.
Nitre	Another term for potassium nitrate	Nitre is used in fertilizers and gunpowder.
Noble	Having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles	His noble deeds were recognized by the community.
Noddy	A small seabird, typically with black and white plumage	They spotted a noddy on the island.
Nodes	A point in a network or diagram at which lines or pathways intersect or branch	The network had various nodes for data transfer.
Noisy	Making a lot of sound	The street was noisy during rush hour.
Nomad	A person who does not stay long in the same place	He lived as a nomad, traveling the country.
Nomar	A variant of a given name	Nomar was a popular player on the baseball team.
Nonce	The present or immediate occasion or purpose	The tools were sufficient for the nonce.
Nooks	Small corners or recesses	The house had many nooks and crannies.
Noose	A loop with a running knot, tightening as the rope or wire is pulled and typically used to hang people or trap animals	He found a noose hanging from the tree.
Norms	Standards or patterns regarded as typical	The company’s norms included a strict dress code.
Norse	Of or relating to ancient or medieval Scandinavia	He studied Norse mythology in college.
North	The direction towards the point of the horizon 90° clockwise from east	We traveled north for two hours.
Nosey	Overly curious or prying	My neighbor is quite nosey about everyone’s business.
Notch	An indentation or incision on an edge or surface	He made a notch on the stick for each day passed.
Notes	Short written records	She took notes during the lecture.
Novel	New or unusual in an interesting way	The novel idea was a success.
Nudge	Prod (someone) gently with one’s elbow in order to attract attention	He nudged his friend to look at the sign.