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Browse 8-letter words that end with OUS. Suffix-focused lists like this help you spot hook opportunities and validate crossword entries before you commit tiles.
Below is a snapshot of 391 dictionary matches (200 shown), averaging 8 letters and 13 Scrabble points.
At 391 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. Scrabble players will notice 26 words carrying Q, X, Z, J, or K — letters that separate casual players from competitive ones. Watch for recurring suffixes like -US, -OUS when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: dizygous (22 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 13 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. With a vowel ratio of 0.48, this list favours vowel-rich racks.
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Premium letters drive the top of this list. Prioritise words with Q, X, Z, J, or K when double- and triple-letter squares are open — raw tile value here often exceeds 15 points before multipliers. About 13% 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 13 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Average Scrabble value here is 13 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 391 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
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