9 Words Ending in FORE
The ending FORE appears in 9 words, from 4-letter words up to 12 letters. The biggest cluster is 9-letter words with 2 entries. Average word length: 8.2 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 FORE: HEREINBEFORE (20 pts), WHEREFORE (18 pts), THERETOFORE (17 pts), HERETOFORE (16 pts), THEREFORE (15 pts). The shortest is FORE (4 letters) and the longest is HEREINBEFORE (12 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with K.
Notable words: FORE — the front part of something [n].; AFORE — before [adv].; BEFORE — in front of [prep].; PINAFORE — a loose protective garment worn over a dress [n]. Browse words ending in BOG for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in FORE?
HEREINBEFORE scores 20 points. Runner-up: WHEREFORE at 18 points. See words starting with TOR for more high-value options.
How many words end in FORE?
Our dictionary has 9 words that end in FORE. They range from 4 to 12 letters, with 9-letter words being the most common (2).
What is the shortest word that ends in FORE?
FORE at just 4 letters. It means: the front part of something [n].