14 Words Ending in BITE
The ending BITE appears in 14 words, from 4-letter words up to 9 letters. The biggest cluster is 9-letter words with 6 entries. Average word length: 7.9 letters.
Silent E at the end of a word is one of English spelling's most famous quirks. It changes vowel sounds (mat vs. mate) and softens consonants (rag vs. rage).
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in BITE: BACKBITE (18 pts), COLUMBITE (15 pts), SNAKEBITE (15 pts), FROSTBITE (14 pts), COENOBITE (13 pts). The shortest is BITE (4 letters) and the longest is COENOBITE (9 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with OZ.
Notable words: BITE — to seize with the teeth [v].; ALBITE — a sodium-rich mineral, sodium feldspar, occurring widely in silicate rocks [n].; NIOBITE — the chief ore of niobium [n].; BACKBITE — to speak ill of [v]. Browse words ending in QUAD for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in BITE?
BACKBITE scores 18 points. Runner-up: COLUMBITE at 15 points. See words starting with JAR for more high-value options.
How many words end in BITE?
Our dictionary has 14 words that end in BITE. They range from 4 to 9 letters, with 9-letter words being the most common (6).
What is the shortest word that ends in BITE?
BITE at just 4 letters. It means: to seize with the teeth [v].