41 Words Ending in WISE
The ending WISE appears in 41 words, from 4-letter words up to 13 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 14 entries. Average word length: 8.4 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 WISE: ANTICLOCKWISE (24 pts), BREADTHWISE (20 pts), CLOCKWISE (20 pts), THWARTWISE (19 pts), WIDTHWISE (19 pts). The shortest is WISE (4 letters) and the longest is ANTICLOCKWISE (13 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with TH.
Notable words: WISE — intelligent [adj, v] "a wise choice".; NOWISE — in no manner or degree [adv].; AIRWISE — skillful in aviation [adj].; BENDWISE — diagonally [adv]. Browse words ending in DAG for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in WISE?
ANTICLOCKWISE scores 24 points. Runner-up: BREADTHWISE at 20 points. See words starting with RHO for more high-value options.
How many words end in WISE?
Our dictionary has 41 words that end in WISE. They range from 4 to 13 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (14).
What is the shortest word that ends in WISE?
WISE at just 4 letters. It means: intelligent [adj, v] "a wise choice".