27 Words Ending in BONE
The ending BONE appears in 27 words, from 4-letter words up to 11 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 8 entries. Average word length: 8.4 letters.
Silent E at the end of a word is one of English spelling's most famous quirks. It changes vowel sounds (mat vs. mate) and softens consonants (rag vs. rage).
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in BONE: KNUCKLEBONE (23 pts), SHACKLEBONE (22 pts), CHEEKBONE (20 pts), JAWBONE (19 pts), BACKBONE (18 pts). The shortest is BONE (4 letters) and the longest is HERRINGBONE (11 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with WIFE.
Notable words: BONE — to grab the bones out of [v].; DEBONE — to remove the bones from [v].; HAMBONE — to overact [v].; BACKBONE — the spine [n]. Browse words ending in MEN for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in BONE?
KNUCKLEBONE scores 23 points. Runner-up: SHACKLEBONE at 22 points. See words starting with QUEA for more high-value options.
How many words end in BONE?
Our dictionary has 27 words that end in BONE. They range from 4 to 11 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (8).
What is the shortest word that ends in BONE?
BONE at just 4 letters. It means: to grab the bones out of [v].