22 Words Ending in LIP
The ending LIP appears in 22 words, from 3-letter words up to 9 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 6 entries. Average word length: 6.4 letters.
Words ending in P are sharp and percussive: cap, drop, help, jump, map, stop, wrap. Many are monosyllabic action words with Germanic roots.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in LIP: BACKFLIP (21 pts), PAPERCLIP (17 pts), COVERSLIP (16 pts), COWSLIP (14 pts), OXLIP (14 pts). The shortest is LIP (3 letters) and the longest is COVERSLIP (9 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with TIV.
Notable words: BLIP — to take away sound from a recording [v].; OXLIP — a flower like the cowslip [n].; FILLIP — to strike sharply [v].; COWSLIP — a flowering plant [n]. Browse words ending in RAJA for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in LIP?
BACKFLIP scores 21 points. Runner-up: PAPERCLIP at 17 points. See words starting with UNA for more high-value options.
How many words end in LIP?
Our dictionary has 22 words that end in LIP. They range from 3 to 9 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (6).
What is the shortest word that ends in LIP?
LIP at just 3 letters. It means: to touch with the flesh around the mouth [v].