14 Words Ending in MAE
The ending MAE appears in 14 words, from 3-letter words up to 12 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 4 entries. Average word length: 6.8 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 MAE: SCYPHISTOMAE (24 pts), XERODERMAE (20 pts), SQUAMAE (18 pts), DRACHMAE (16 pts), CYMAE (12 pts). The shortest is MAE (3 letters) and the longest is SCYPHISTOMAE (12 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with DIS.
Notable words: COMAE — a spherical cloud of material surrounding the head of a comet [n].; GEMMAE — a bud from which a new plant can grow [n].; INTIMAE — the innermost layer of an organ [n].; DRACHMAE — a Greek monetary unit [n]. Browse words ending in FEET for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in MAE?
SCYPHISTOMAE scores 24 points. Runner-up: XERODERMAE at 20 points. See words starting with TET for more high-value options.
How many words end in MAE?
Our dictionary has 14 words that end in MAE. They range from 3 to 12 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (4).
What is the shortest word that ends in MAE?
MAE at just 3 letters. It means: more [n].