6 Words Ending in CHIEF
The ending CHIEF appears in 6 words, from 5-letter words up to 12 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 8.7 letters.
Words ending in F are typically short, crisp Germanic terms: half, leaf, self, wolf, cliff, staff. In plurals, F often shifts to -ves (leaf → leaves).
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in CHIEF: HANDKERCHIEF (28 pts), NECKERCHIEF (25 pts), KERCHIEF (20 pts), MISCHIEF (18 pts), SUBCHIEF (18 pts). The shortest is CHIEF (5 letters) and the longest is HANDKERCHIEF (12 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with CY.
Notable words: CHIEF — the highest in authority [n, adj].; KERCHIEF — a cloth or scarf used to cover the head, esp. Browse words ending in CUE for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in CHIEF?
HANDKERCHIEF scores 28 points. Runner-up: NECKERCHIEF at 25 points. See words starting with BOX for more high-value options.
How many words end in CHIEF?
Our dictionary has 6 words that end in CHIEF. They range from 5 to 12 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that ends in CHIEF?
CHIEF at just 5 letters. It means: the highest in authority [n, adj].