38 Words Ending in AI
The ending AI appears in 38 words, from 2-letter words up to 12 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 12 entries. Average word length: 6.0 letters.
Final I is rare in native English. Most I-ending words are borrowed: ski (Norwegian), tsunami (Japanese), salami (Italian), alibi (Latin).
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in AI: ZAIKAI (19 pts), BANZAI (17 pts), CARAVANSERAI (17 pts), DRACHMAI (16 pts), QUILLAI (16 pts). The shortest is AI (2 letters) and the longest is CARAVANSERAI (12 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with NI.
Notable words: CHAI — feminine of chal, a fellow, a person [n].; ASSAI — a berry found in the Brazilian rainforest [n].; AGAPAI — a love feast practised by early Christians in connection with the Last Supper; Christian love [n].; ASSAGAI — to pierce with a light spear [v]. Browse words ending in A for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in AI?
ZAIKAI scores 19 points. Runner-up: BANZAI at 17 points. See words starting with BAP for more high-value options.
How many words end in AI?
Our dictionary has 38 words that end in AI. They range from 2 to 12 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (12).
What is the shortest word that ends in AI?
AI at just 2 letters. It means: a three-toed sloth [n].