2 Words Ending in SHIRE
The ending SHIRE appears in 2 words, from 5-letter words up to 8 letters. The biggest cluster is 5-letter words with 1 entries. Average word length: 6.5 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 SHIRE: CHESHIRE (16 pts), SHIRE (8 pts). The shortest is SHIRE (5 letters) and the longest is CHESHIRE (8 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with CIRC.
Notable words: SHIRE — a rural district having its own elected council [n, v].; CHESHIRE — a hard English cheese [n]. Browse words ending in TORA for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in SHIRE?
CHESHIRE scores 16 points. Runner-up: SHIRE at 8 points. See words starting with IZ for more high-value options.
How many words end in SHIRE?
Our dictionary has 2 words that end in SHIRE. They range from 5 to 8 letters, with 5-letter words being the most common (1).
What is the shortest word that ends in SHIRE?
SHIRE at just 5 letters. It means: a rural district having its own elected council [n, v].