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6-LETTER WORDS · ENDING IN N

6-letter words
ending in N.

89 common words, each with a short meaning. Use the filters to narrow them down, letter by letter.

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Common words · A–Z

action

Something that you do; movement and excitement.

auburn

Reddish-brown, used about hair.

autumn

The season between summer and winter.

awaken

To wake up.

baboon

A large monkey with a dog-like face.

beacon

A light or fire used as a signal or warning.

beckon

To signal to someone with your hand to come.

burden

A heavy load; something hard to carry or deal with.

button

A small round fastener on clothes; a switch you press.

canyon

A deep valley with steep sides, often with a river.

carbon

A chemical found in coal, diamonds and all living things.

carton

A cardboard box or container, such as for milk or juice.

cavern

A large cave.

cocoon

The silky case a caterpillar spins around itself.

column

A tall pillar; a line of words or numbers down a page.

common

Happening often; shared by everyone.

cotton

Soft cloth made from the fluffy fibres of a plant.

cousin

The child of your aunt or uncle.

crayon

A stick of coloured wax for drawing.

darken

To make or become dark.

deepen

To make or become deeper.

domain

Land controlled by a ruler; an area of knowledge.

dragon

A fire-breathing creature in stories, with wings and a tail.

eleven

The number 11.

falcon

A fast bird of prey with long pointed wings.

fasten

To join or fix firmly, like a seatbelt.

gallon

A measure of liquid equal to eight pints.

garden

A piece of ground where flowers or vegetables are grown.

gibbon

A small ape with very long arms.

goblin

A small, ugly, mischievous creature in stories.

golden

Made of gold; the colour of gold.

govern

To control and run a country or area.

happen

To take place.

kitten

A young cat.

lagoon

A shallow lake of seawater cut off from the sea.

lessen

To make or become less.

lesson

A time for learning something; something learned from experience.

listen

To pay attention to sounds.

lotion

A creamy liquid you put on your skin.

margin

The empty space at the edge of a page.

maroon

A dark brownish-red colour; to leave someone stranded alone.

mitten

A glove with one part for the thumb and one for the fingers.

modern

Of the present time; new and up to date.

motion

Movement.

muffin

A small cake baked in a paper case; a flat bread roll eaten toasted.

mutton

Meat from a sheep.

napkin

A square of cloth or paper for wiping your mouth at meals.

nation

A country and its people.

notion

An idea or belief.

obtain

To get something.

option

A choice.

origin

Where something comes from or begins.

orphan

A child whose parents have died.

oxygen

A gas in the air that we need to breathe.

pardon

To forgive; said to ask someone to repeat something.

person

A human being.

pigeon

A grey bird often seen in towns.

pollen

Fine yellow powder made by flowers.

potion

A drink of medicine, or of magic in stories.

puffin

A black and white seabird with a colourful beak.

python

A large snake that squeezes its prey.

raisin

A dried grape.

ration

A fixed amount of something a person is allowed.

reason

A cause or explanation; to think clearly.

reckon

To think or suppose; to work out an amount.

region

An area or part of a country or the world.

remain

To stay in the same place or condition.

return

To come or go back; to give back.

ribbon

A long, narrow strip of material used for tying or decorating.

salmon

A large fish with pink flesh.

screen

The flat surface of a TV or computer; a panel that hides or protects.

season

One of the four parts of the year; to add salt or spices to food.

sequin

A small shiny disc sewn on clothes.

slogan

A short, catchy phrase used in advertising.

sprain

To hurt a joint by twisting it.

strain

To stretch or work too hard; to pour through a sieve.

sudden

Happening quickly without warning.

summon

To call someone to come.

tartan

A pattern of crossing coloured stripes, from Scotland.

tendon

A strong cord joining a muscle to a bone.

toucan

A tropical bird with a huge colourful beak.

turban

A long cloth wound round the head.

uneven

Not flat or smooth; not equal.

unison

All together at the same time, as in "in unison".

violin

A musical instrument with four strings, played with a bow.

vision

The ability to see; an idea of what the future could be.

weaken

To make or become weaker.

within

Inside.

wooden

Made of wood.

Meanings are written for this site and checked against Merriam-Webster (4 November 2026). Words are in the ENABLE2K word list (public domain). More words ending in N, of every length ↗