5 Words Ending in ELOPE
The ending ELOPE appears in 5 words, from 5-letter words up to 9 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 7.6 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 ELOPE: DEVELOPE (14 pts), ENVELOPE (13 pts), GANTELOPE (12 pts), ANTELOPE (10 pts), ELOPE (7 pts). The shortest is ELOPE (5 letters) and the longest is GANTELOPE (9 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with LAX.
Notable words: ELOPE — to run away to be married secretly [v].; ANTELOPE — any one of a group of hollow-horned, hoofed, ruminant mammals closely related to goats [n].; GANTELOPE — an armoured glove [n]. Browse words ending in YOK for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in ELOPE?
DEVELOPE scores 14 points. Runner-up: ENVELOPE at 13 points. See words starting with IZ for more high-value options.
How many words end in ELOPE?
Our dictionary has 5 words that end in ELOPE. They range from 5 to 9 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that ends in ELOPE?
ELOPE at just 5 letters. It means: to run away to be married secretly [v].