24 Words Ending in DANCE
The ending DANCE appears in 24 words, from 5-letter words up to 14 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 7 entries. Average word length: 9.6 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 DANCE: OVERABUNDANCE (21 pts), SUPERABUNDANCE (21 pts), FORBIDDANCE (20 pts), CONCORDANCE (18 pts), ACCORDANCE (17 pts). The shortest is DANCE (5 letters) and the longest is SUPERABUNDANCE (14 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with GREEN.
Notable words: DANCE — to move rhythmically to music [v] "dance all night".; ABIDANCE — the act of abiding [n].; ABUNDANCE — the state of being abundant [n]. Browse words ending in MATIC for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in DANCE?
OVERABUNDANCE scores 21 points. Runner-up: SUPERABUNDANCE at 21 points. See words starting with NAR for more high-value options.
How many words end in DANCE?
Our dictionary has 24 words that end in DANCE. They range from 5 to 14 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (7).
What is the shortest word that ends in DANCE?
DANCE at just 5 letters. It means: to move rhythmically to music [v] "dance all night".