27 Words Ending in FIRE
The ending FIRE appears in 27 words, from 4-letter words up to 11 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 11 entries. Average word length: 7.7 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 FIRE: FOXFIRE (20 pts), BACKFIRE (19 pts), BRUSHFIRE (17 pts), CAMPFIRE (17 pts), BUSHFIRE (16 pts). The shortest is FIRE (4 letters) and the longest is COUNTERFIRE (11 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with YID.
Notable words: FIRE — to project by discharging from a gun [v] "sitting by the fire".; AFIRE — on fire [adj].; REFIRE — to fire again [v].; BONFIRE — a large fire in the open air [n]. Browse words ending in BEEP for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in FIRE?
FOXFIRE scores 20 points. Runner-up: BACKFIRE at 19 points. See words starting with NEW for more high-value options.
How many words end in FIRE?
Our dictionary has 27 words that end in FIRE. They range from 4 to 11 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (11).
What is the shortest word that ends in FIRE?
FIRE at just 4 letters. It means: to project by discharging from a gun [v] "sitting by the fire".