22 Words Ending in HAT
The ending HAT appears in 22 words, from 3-letter words up to 9 letters. The biggest cluster is 4-letter words with 7 entries. Average word length: 6.1 letters.
T endings are everywhere: past participles (-nt, -pt: sent, kept), nouns (-ment, -ment: moment, treatment), and adjectives (-ant, -ent: constant, different).
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in HAT: BACKCHAT (21 pts), WHINCHAT (19 pts), CHITCHAT (18 pts), WOODCHAT (17 pts), SOMEWHAT (16 pts). The shortest is HAT (3 letters) and the longest is ENTRECHAT (9 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with SIGN.
Notable words: CHAT — to talk informally [v].; ARHAT — a Buddhist who has attained nirvana [n].; CUSHAT — the wood-pigeon or ringdove [n].; HARDHAT — a protective helmet worn by building workers [n]. Browse words ending in EXON for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in HAT?
BACKCHAT scores 21 points. Runner-up: WHINCHAT at 19 points. See words starting with KNOT for more high-value options.
How many words end in HAT?
Our dictionary has 22 words that end in HAT. They range from 3 to 9 letters, with 4-letter words being the most common (7).
What is the shortest word that ends in HAT?
HAT at just 3 letters. It means: to equip with a covering for the head [v].