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Browse 7-letter words that end with ESS. Suffix-focused lists like this help you spot hook opportunities and validate crossword entries before you commit tiles.
Data at a glance — 251 matches, 10.6 avg pts, 7 avg letters.
Our dictionary returns 251 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. High-value letter density matters: roughly 20 results here include at least one premium tile worth 8–10 points on its own. Suffix patterns such as -SS, -ESS appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise zipless (18 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 10.6 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.3, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
High-score density makes this page ideal for tournament warm-ups: scan the stats block, then quiz yourself on the five highest entries without looking at the list. About 10% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Suffix study is the fastest Scrabble improvement path. Group endings mentally, then practise adding one letter before the shared tail already on the board. Average Scrabble value here is 10.6 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Average Scrabble value here is 10.6 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight.
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
Showing top 200 of 251 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
If you are preparing for a Wordle hard mode streak, scan 5-letter entries first — they mirror the most common puzzle length.
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