ENDING
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is ENDING a Scrabble word?
Yes. ENDING is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 8 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
the act of ending something; "the termination of the agreement"
- the act of ending something; "the termination of the agreement"
- the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme); "I don't like words that have -ism as an ending"
- the last section of a communication; "in conclusion I want to say..."
- event whose occurrence ends something; "his death marked the ending of an era"; "when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show"
- the point in time at which something ends; "the end of the year"; "the ending of warranty period"
Synonyms
termination, conclusion, end, close, closing, finish
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
ENDING scores 8 points before board multipliers.
- E = 1
- N = 1
- D = 2
- I = 1
- N = 1
- G = 2
Letter counts: D×1, E×1, G×1, I×1, N×2
Anagrams of ENDING
Similar 6-letter words
Crossword relevance
ENDING is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with E, ends with G, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "ENDING — the act of ending something; "the termination of the agreement"" (8 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
ENDING is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is ENDING a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
ENDING (noun): the act of ending something; "the termination of the agreement". Additional senses: the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme); "I don't like words that have -ism as an ending"; the last section of a communication; "in conclusion I want to say..."; event whose occurrence ends something; "his death marked the ending of an era"; "when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show".
In standard Scrabble scoring, ENDING totals 8 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. ENDING relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
ENDING is 6 letters long, begins with E, ends with G, and sorts to the alphagram DEGINN. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 6-letter entries, ENDING ranks by raw score (8 points). Anagram alternatives include GINNED — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QUIZZY, BEZAZZ, PIZAZZ, ZAQQUM; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, ENDING carries 2 vowels and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on E or G are common study angles; browse words starting with E and words ending with G to rehearse parallel sets.
ENDING is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with E, ends with G, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 6-letter entries like ENDING frequently cross shorter words; knowing that ENDING contains D, E, G, I, N helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as e????g to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside ENDING include DI, ND, NG — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: E, N, D, I, G. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble ending directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 8 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat ENDING as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "ENDING — the act of ending something; "the termination of the agreement"" (8 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is ENDING a valid Scrabble word?
- ENDING is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 8 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is ENDING worth in Scrabble?
- ENDING is worth 8 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: the act of ending something; "the termination of the agreement". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does ENDING mean?
- ENDING (noun): the act of ending something; "the termination of the agreement". Additional senses: the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme); "I don't like words that have -ism as an ending"; the last section of a communication; "in conclusion I want to say..."; event whose occurrence ends something; "his death marked the ending of an era"; "when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of ENDING?
- ENDING scores 8 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 6-letter words.
- Does ENDING have anagrams?
- Yes. ENDING has 1 anagram in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in ENDING?
- ENDING has 6 letters, starts with E, ends with G, and uses the alphagram DEGINN (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find ENDING?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 6-letter results or "contains" patterns that match ENDING. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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