8 Words Ending in DORE
The ending DORE appears in 8 words, from 4-letter words up to 10 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 7.3 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 DORE: COMPRADORE (17 pts), COMMODORE (16 pts), STEVEDORE (13 pts), BANDORE (10 pts), MOIDORE (10 pts). The shortest is DORE (4 letters) and the longest is COMPRADORE (10 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with WAX.
Notable words: DORE — another name for the fish walleye [n].; ADORE — to love deeply [v].; BANDORE — an ancient lute [n].; COMMODORE — an officer of a rank between an admiral and a captain; the senior captain in a fleet of merchant ships [n]. Browse words ending in HOE for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in DORE?
COMPRADORE scores 17 points. Runner-up: COMMODORE at 16 points. See words starting with W for more high-value options.
How many words end in DORE?
Our dictionary has 8 words that end in DORE. They range from 4 to 10 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that ends in DORE?
DORE at just 4 letters. It means: another name for the fish walleye [n].