Words Ending With E
100 wordsThe silent E is English's most versatile letter ending, transforming pronunciation and meaning across thousands of words. From two-letter basics to medical monstrosities, this collection showcases the full range of E-ending vocabulary for word game players and language enthusiasts alike.
2-letter words
43-letter words
84-letter words
465-letter words
186-letter words
157-letter words
88-letter words
1Pattern Guide
Insights and recommendations for these words.
Words ending in E offer some of the most dramatic scoring opportunities in word games, especially when pharmaceutical terminology enters the mix.
Vocabulary & Language
Linguistic patterns and usage statistics
The final E often serves as a silent modifier, lengthening the preceding vowel (compare 'hop' to 'hope'). Many E-endings mark French and Latin borrowings that retained their original spelling while adapting to English pronunciation. The suffix '-ize' productively creates verbs from nouns and adjectives, explaining why so many technical terms end this way.
Total Words
19,079
6.4% of dictionary
Avg Length
8.8 letters
2.9 syllables
Top Scrabble
HYPOPHYSECTOMIZE
45 points
Longest Word
BUCKMINSTERFULLERENE
20 letters
Parts of Speech
With 48% nouns and nearly equal representation of verbs and adjectives, E-endings show remarkable grammatical versatility. The average length of 8.8 letters reflects the abundance of technical and scientific vocabulary, while the 2.9 syllable average confirms these aren't simple words.
Middle English and Latin dominate this pattern, with French influences close behind. The etymology chains reveal how words traveled through multiple Romance languages before reaching English—COUPE traces from French through Old French to Late Latin 'cuppa.' This layered borrowing explains why so many E-endings feel both familiar and slightly foreign.
Word Games
High-value words for board games
Short (2-4)
disturb the composure of
any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
Medium (5-7)
wear away by rubbing
curl tightly
any of various tall frothy mixed drinks made usually of rum and lime juice and sugar shaken with ice
Long (8+)
remove the pituitary glands
a diuretic drug (trade name Microzide, Esidrix, and HydroDIURIL) used in the treatment of hypertension
a tranquilizer (trade names Librium and Libritabs) used in the treatment of alcoholism
an anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Tandearil) used to treat arthritis and bursitis
Short (2-4)
a small roadside establishment in the southeastern United States where you can eat and drink and dance to music provided by a jukebox
any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
Medium (5-7)
a card game played with a pack of forty-eight cards (two of each suit for high cards); play resembles whist
black-and-red or black-and-yellow orioles of the American tropics
wear away by rubbing
Long (8+)
remove the pituitary glands
an anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Tandearil) used to treat arthritis and bursitis
a tranquilizer (trade names Librium and Libritabs) used in the treatment of alcoholism
Medical terminology dominates the top scores here, with HYPOPHYSECTOMIZE hitting 45 points in both games. The real strategic interest lies in shorter words: JUKE scores 18 in WWF but only 15 in Scrabble, thanks to WWF's boosted J value. BEZIQUE and CAZIQUE both reach 29 in WWF versus lower Scrabble scores, making these card game and bird terms especially valuable on the WWF board.
Wordle
5-letter words for daily puzzles
Good Starters (E, A, R, S, T)
THERE and THREE both test the common TH combination while checking E placement and R position. THOSE adds an O for broader vowel coverage if your first guess eliminates E.
Length Extremes
Longest and shortest valid words
Longest
Shortest
Short E words like AE and BE serve as essential connectors, while medical compounds like BUCKMINSTERFULLERENE push to 20 letters. The silent E that once marked pronunciation now enables endless technical coinages.
Hidden Gems
Rare but valid words to surprise opponents
a poplar that is widely cultivated in the United States; has white bark and leaves with whitish undersurfaces
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
"She abjured her beliefs"
failing to accomplish an intended result
"an abortive revolt"
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
"the new law might abridge our freedom of expression"
ABELE names the white poplar tree, common in American landscaping but rare in everyday vocabulary. Its botanical specificity makes it unexpected in word games, and the simple letter combination (all common tiles) means easy playability when you need to dump vowels strategically.
Popular crossword answers
Words frequently used in crossword puzzles with common clues.