10 Words Ending in CODE
The ending CODE appears in 10 words, from 4-letter words up to 9 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 6.9 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 CODE: MICROCODE (16 pts), POSTCODE (13 pts), MISCODE (12 pts), OSTRACODE (12 pts), PRECODE (12 pts). The shortest is CODE (4 letters) and the longest is MICROCODE (9 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with HA.
Notable words: CODE — to convert into symbols [v].; DECODE — to convert a coded message into plain language [v].; MISCODE — to code wrongly [v].; POSTCODE — a code, often a combination of letters and numbers, specific to a particular section of housing [n, v]. Browse words ending in TONY for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in CODE?
MICROCODE scores 16 points. Runner-up: POSTCODE at 13 points. See words starting with JU for more high-value options.
How many words end in CODE?
Our dictionary has 10 words that end in CODE. They range from 4 to 9 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that ends in CODE?
CODE at just 4 letters. It means: to convert into symbols [v].