7 Words Ending in CUE
The ending CUE appears in 7 words, from 3-letter words up to 8 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 6.4 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 CUE: CURLYCUE (15 pts), BARBECUE (14 pts), CURLICUE (12 pts), FESCUE (11 pts), MISCUE (10 pts). The shortest is CUE (3 letters) and the longest is BARBECUE (8 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with FIZ.
Notable words: FESCUE — a kind of perennial grass [n].; BARBECUE — to grill over an open fire [v]. Browse words ending in LI for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in CUE?
CURLYCUE scores 15 points. Runner-up: BARBECUE at 14 points. See words starting with QUEA for more high-value options.
How many words end in CUE?
Our dictionary has 7 words that end in CUE. They range from 3 to 8 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that ends in CUE?
CUE at just 3 letters. It means: to prompt an actor [v].