18 Words Ending in IDGE
The ending IDGE appears in 18 words, from 5-letter words up to 10 letters. The biggest cluster is 9-letter words with 6 entries. Average word length: 7.8 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 IDGE: SKYBRIDGE (20 pts), FLYBRIDGE (19 pts), DRAWBRIDGE (18 pts), FOOTBRIDGE (17 pts), BROWRIDGE (16 pts). The shortest is FIDGE (5 letters) and the longest is DRAWBRIDGE (10 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with ROW.
Notable words: FIDGE — (dialect) to fidget [v].; BRIDGE — to connect across a gap [v].; ABRIDGE — to shorten [v].; PARRIDGE — a soft meal of oatmeal [n]. Browse words ending in MIL for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in IDGE?
SKYBRIDGE scores 20 points. Runner-up: FLYBRIDGE at 19 points. See words starting with KAN for more high-value options.
How many words end in IDGE?
Our dictionary has 18 words that end in IDGE. They range from 5 to 10 letters, with 9-letter words being the most common (6).
What is the shortest word that ends in IDGE?
FIDGE at just 5 letters. It means: (dialect) to fidget [v].