51 Words Ending in CIDE
The ending CIDE appears in 51 words, from 6-letter words up to 14 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 16 entries. Average word length: 9.0 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 CIDE: TRICHOMONACIDE (24 pts), MOLLUSCICIDE (19 pts), UXORICIDE (19 pts), ANTIPESTICIDE (18 pts), BACTERICIDE (18 pts). The shortest is DECIDE (6 letters) and the longest is TRICHOMONACIDE (14 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with HIM.
Notable words: DECIDE — to make a choice [v].; BIOCIDE — a substance that kills living material [n].; ALGICIDE — a substance used to kill algae [n].; ACARICIDE — a substance that kills mites and ticks [n]. Browse words ending in LOON for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in CIDE?
TRICHOMONACIDE scores 24 points. Runner-up: MOLLUSCICIDE at 19 points. See words starting with GOX for more high-value options.
How many words end in CIDE?
Our dictionary has 51 words that end in CIDE. They range from 6 to 14 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (16).
What is the shortest word that ends in CIDE?
DECIDE at just 6 letters. It means: to make a choice [v].