12 Words Ending in DEE
The ending DEE appears in 12 words, from 3-letter words up to 9 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 5 entries. Average word length: 6.5 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 DEE: CHICKADEE (21 pts), KILLDEE (12 pts), AWARDEE (11 pts), SPONDEE (10 pts), VENDEE (10 pts). The shortest is DEE (3 letters) and the longest is CHICKADEE (9 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with MEDI.
Notable words: UNDEE — in heraldry, wavy [adj].; BENDEE — divided into an even number of bends, coloured alternately [adj, n].; AWARDEE — a recipient of an award [n].; ATTENDEE — one who attends a function [n]. Browse words ending in QUANT for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in DEE?
CHICKADEE scores 21 points. Runner-up: KILLDEE at 12 points. See words starting with NO for more high-value options.
How many words end in DEE?
Our dictionary has 12 words that end in DEE. They range from 3 to 9 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (5).
What is the shortest word that ends in DEE?
DEE at just 3 letters. It means: to damn [v].