16 Words Ending in AIM
The ending AIM appears in 16 words, from 3-letter words up to 12 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 4 entries. Average word length: 7.3 letters.
Words ending in M come from many sources: rhythm (Greek), album (Latin), team and dream (Old English), algorithm (Arabic). Crossword puzzles love the -ism and -asm endings.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in AIM: QUITCLAIM (22 pts), COUNTERCLAIM (18 pts), EXCLAIM (18 pts), OVERCLAIM (16 pts), REACCLAIM (15 pts). The shortest is AIM (3 letters) and the longest is COUNTERCLAIM (12 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with EMP.
Notable words: MAIM — to injure or mutilate [v].; CLAIM — to demand as one's due [v].; MISAIM — to aim badly [v].; ACCLAIM — to shout approval of [v]. Browse words ending in JOE for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in AIM?
QUITCLAIM scores 22 points. Runner-up: COUNTERCLAIM at 18 points. See words starting with DOWN for more high-value options.
How many words end in AIM?
Our dictionary has 16 words that end in AIM. They range from 3 to 12 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (4).
What is the shortest word that ends in AIM?
AIM at just 3 letters. It means: to direct a course [v].