9 Words Ending in CANE
The ending CANE appears in 9 words, from 4-letter words up to 9 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 7.1 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 CANE: DUMBCANE (15 pts), CHICANE (14 pts), FLORICANE (14 pts), HURRICANE (14 pts), SUGARCANE (12 pts). The shortest is CANE (4 letters) and the longest is FLORICANE (9 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with SYL.
Notable words: CANE — to beat with a flexible rod [v].; ARCANE — mysterious [adj].; CHICANE — to quibble [v].; DUMBCANE — a poisonous tropical plant [n]. Browse words ending in DOCK for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in CANE?
DUMBCANE scores 15 points. Runner-up: CHICANE at 14 points. See words starting with KAR for more high-value options.
How many words end in CANE?
Our dictionary has 9 words that end in CANE. They range from 4 to 9 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that ends in CANE?
CANE at just 4 letters. It means: to beat with a flexible rod [v].