11 Words Ending in RULE
The ending RULE appears in 11 words, from 4-letter words up to 9 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 4 entries. Average word length: 7.1 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 RULE: CHONDRULE (15 pts), SPHERULE (13 pts), GLOMERULE (12 pts), OVERRULE (11 pts), FERRULE (10 pts). The shortest is RULE (4 letters) and the longest is CHONDRULE (9 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with WIT.
Notable words: RULE — to exercise control over [v].; CURULE — of high authority, as a higher Roman magistrate who was entitled to a curule chair, one like a campstool with curved legs [adj].; FERRULE — to fit with a metal cap to prevent splitting [v].; OVERRULE — to disallow the arguments of [v]. Browse words ending in SHIP for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in RULE?
CHONDRULE scores 15 points. Runner-up: SPHERULE at 13 points. See words starting with VAV for more high-value options.
How many words end in RULE?
Our dictionary has 11 words that end in RULE. They range from 4 to 9 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (4).
What is the shortest word that ends in RULE?
RULE at just 4 letters. It means: to exercise control over [v].