Words Ending With IBLE
100 wordsThe -IBLE suffix transforms verbs and nouns into adjectives describing capability or possibility. These words answer the question 'can this be done?' and include everyday terms like VISIBLE alongside technical vocabulary used in science, law, and medicine.
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2Pattern Guide
Insights and recommendations for these words.
Words ending in -IBLE offer surprising scoring potential in word games, though they require planning due to their length.
Vocabulary & Language
Linguistic patterns and usage statistics
The -IBLE suffix descends from Latin -ibilis, attached to verbs to mean 'able to be.' English inherited both -IBLE and -ABLE, creating a spelling puzzle that still confuses writers. Generally, -IBLE attaches to Latin roots that can't stand alone as English words (VISIBLE, FEASIBLE), while -ABLE joins recognizable English words (READABLE, BREAKABLE).
Total Words
286
0.1% of dictionary
Avg Length
10.7 letters
4.2 syllables
Top Scrabble
HYPERSUSCEPTIBLE
30 points
Longest Word
HYPERSUSCEPTIBLE
16 letters
Parts of Speech
At 92% adjectives, this is one of the most grammatically uniform patterns in English. The average length of 10.7 letters reflects how -IBLE typically attaches to already substantial root words, making short examples genuinely rare.
Middle English, Middle French, and Latin share dominance as source languages, which tells a cohesive story. Most -IBLE words traveled from Latin through French before landing in English during the medieval period. The word INCORRIGIBLE traces this exact route, moving from Latin incorrigibilis through Middle French before English adopted it.
Word Games
High-value words for board games
Medium (5-7)
capable of being melted and fused
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
Long (8+)
difficult to understand
capable of being comprehended or understood
Medium (5-7)
capable of being melted and fused
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
Long (8+)
difficult to understand
capable of being comprehended or understood
MIXIBLE stands out as the top scorer in both games, but the gap widens significantly in Words With Friends at 21 points versus Scrabble's 18. For longer plays, INCOMPREHENSIBLE and COMPREHENDIBLE swap positions between games—INCOMPREHENSIBLE leads in WWF at 33 points, while the scoring difference narrows in Scrabble. The X in MIXIBLE and the multiple high-value letters in HYPERSUSCEPTIBLE make tile placement critical for maximum returns.
Wordle
5-letter words for daily puzzles
Common Words (likely answers)
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
Length Extremes
Longest and shortest valid words
Longest
No -IBLE words exist below seven letters because the suffix itself consumes four. The roots that accept -IBLE are typically Latin-derived and already multisyllabic, pushing most words into double-digit letter counts.
Hidden Gems
Rare but valid words to surprise opponents
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
capable of being expressed
"an expressible emotion"
a commodity that is freely interchangeable with another in satisfying an obligation
FUNGIBLE means freely interchangeable with another item when satisfying an obligation—think dollar bills or barrels of oil. Originally a legal term, it now appears in cryptocurrency discussions and everyday arguments about replaceability. The F and G create solid scoring opportunities while the word itself makes you sound like you went to law school.
Popular crossword answers
Words frequently used in crossword puzzles with common clues.