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Browse 6-letter words that end with IVE. Suffix-focused lists like this help you spot hook opportunities and validate crossword entries before you commit tiles.
Below is a snapshot of 44 dictionary matches (44 shown), averaging 6 letters and 10.9 Scrabble points.
Our dictionary returns 44 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. This list includes 3 words with high-value letters like Q, X, or Z — prime targets for premium squares on a Scrabble board. 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 fixive (19 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 10.9 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. With a vowel ratio of 0.48, this list favours vowel-rich racks.
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This list skews vowel-heavy, which helps when your rack is consonant-clogged — parallel plays and two-letter hooks become easier because many entries already carry A, E, I, O, or U. About 7% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
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Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
For crossword fill-ins, sorted length groups help you spot the exact slot size before checking crossing letters.
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