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Browse 7-letter words that end with OUS. Suffix-focused lists like this help you spot hook opportunities and validate crossword entries before you commit tiles.
Quick stats: 215 total words, 7-letter average length, 10.6-point mean score.
At 215 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. Among these entries, 16 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Watch for recurring suffixes like -US, -OUS when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: azymous (21 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 10.6 points per word. Wordle players can use this list to build a mental model of valid pattern words before guessing — especially when narrowing by known greens and yellows. In tournament Scrabble, knowing word counts and score distributions for common patterns saves seconds per turn — seconds that add up over 30+ games. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.5, 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.
Vowel-dense patterns often appear in Wordle answer pools and casual Words with Friends boards. Memorise a handful of high-scorers first, then drill mid-score words for defensive blocking. About 8% 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. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits.
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
Showing top 200 of 215 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
Filter this list mentally by Scrabble score when you have a tight board spot — words averaging 10.6 points offer a baseline for acceptable plays.
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