5-Letter Words Ending With SE
100 wordsFive-letter words ending in -SE cover remarkable range, from everyday verbs like CHASE and RINSE to nautical terms and archaic vocabulary. This pattern rewards players who know both the common choices and the obscure alternatives that opponents won't expect.
Pattern Guide
Word recommendations for board games.
Word Games
High-value words for board games
Top 5-Letter Words
the hole that an anchor rope passes through
The possessive case of who or which.
haul with a tackle
cut a furrow into a columns
a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle
a dense growth of bushes
Top 5-Letter Words
haul with a tackle
a dense growth of bushes
cut a furrow into a columns
the hole that an anchor rope passes through
a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle
the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
JESSE tops both Scrabble and WWF lists, but the J scores differently—10 points in WWF versus 8 in Scrabble, making it even more valuable in Words With Friends. HAWSE demonstrates the H-tile gap: worth 11 points in Scrabble but drops to 10 in WWF since H carries less weight there. COPSE jumps from 9 points in Scrabble to 11 in WWF, making this little grove of trees surprisingly competitive across both games.
Wordle
5-letter words for daily puzzles
Good Starters (E, A, R, S, T)
THOSE and CAUSE make strong opening moves, each testing two vowels alongside common consonants. WORSE pairs well as a follow-up, introducing W and R while reusing strategic vowel positions.
Hidden Gems
Rare but valid words to surprise opponents
a region of France on the island of Corsica; birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte
slacken
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
a large and imposing house
MANSE refers to a large, imposing house—specifically the residence provided to clergy. It's a valid Scrabble word that many players overlook, and its common letters make it easy to form when HOUSE or RINSE won't fit the board.
Popular crossword answers
Words frequently used in crossword puzzles with common clues.