26 Words Ending in ETA
The ending ETA appears in 26 words, from 3-letter words up to 9 letters. The biggest cluster is 4-letter words with 6 entries. Average word length: 6.0 letters.
Words ending in A often have foreign roots — Latin (data, formula), Italian (pizza, opera), Spanish (fiesta, salsa), or Japanese (manga, ninja).
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in ETA: CHAQUETA (22 pts), ANCHOVETA (17 pts), EQUISETA (17 pts), EXCRETA (16 pts), TAFFETA (13 pts). The shortest is ETA (3 letters) and the longest is ANCHOVETA (9 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with NAE.
Notable words: BETA — a Greek letter [n].; ACETA — vinegar [n].; CHAETA — a bristle or seta of seaworms [n].; AMREETA — a drink which bestows immortality in Hindu mythology [n]. Browse words ending in VANE for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in ETA?
CHAQUETA scores 22 points. Runner-up: ANCHOVETA at 17 points. See words starting with WIFE for more high-value options.
How many words end in ETA?
Our dictionary has 26 words that end in ETA. They range from 3 to 9 letters, with 4-letter words being the most common (6).
What is the shortest word that ends in ETA?
ETA at just 3 letters. It means: a Greek letter [n].