5-Letter Words Ending With IVE
Browse 5-letter words that end with IVE. Suffix-focused lists like this help you spot hook opportunities and validate crossword entries before you commit tiles.
Quick stats: 16 total words, 5-letter average length, 9.8-point mean score.
- Total words
- 16
- Avg length
- 5 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 9.8 pts
- Highest scoring
- chive (13 pts)
- Longest word
- chive (5 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 2(13%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With only 16 matches in our dictionary, every word here is worth memorising — there are no filler entries. High-value letter density matters: roughly 2 results here include at least one premium tile worth 8–10 points on its own. If you struggle with vowel-heavy racks, note that 6 of these words contain mostly vowels and hook cleanly onto existing board words. Suffix patterns such as -VE, -IVE appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise chive (13 pts) — they lead this list on raw tile value. Daily Wordle solvers benefit from lists like this when a letter pattern repeats across puzzles; knowing valid words in advance reduces wasted guesses. Words with Friends shares most of these entries; the average score of 9.8 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.48, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
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Strategy & study tips
Short lists are perfect for Wordle revision nights: read the list once, then attempt to recall every entry from memory. About 13% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Crossword constructors use ending-locked lists to confirm answer length before checking crossing entries — mirror that workflow here. Anchor words: highest scorer CHIVE, longest CHIVE. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 16 matches. Anchor words: highest scorer CHIVE, longest CHIVE. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 16 matches.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- CHIVE (5 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- KNIVE (5 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- SKIVE (5 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- SHIVE (5 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- SWIVE (5 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- WAIVE (5 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — vowel-heavy playable entry.
- WRIVE (5 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- CLIVE (5 letters, 10 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
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Frequently asked questions
- When should I use a length-specific ending list?
- Use it when you know both the word size and the suffix — common for Wordle greens, crossword entries, and hook planning in Scrabble.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 16 words matching this pattern. The average length is 5 letters and the average Scrabble score is 9.8 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is chive (13 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 2 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
- Is this tool free to use?
- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.