24 Words Ending in GENE
The ending GENE appears in 24 words, from 4-letter words up to 10 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 10 entries. Average word length: 8.0 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 GENE: ZYMOGENE (23 pts), GAZOGENE (19 pts), DIPHOSGENE (17 pts), HYPOGENE (17 pts), CYMOGENE (16 pts). The shortest is GENE (4 letters) and the longest is DIPHOSGENE (10 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with X.
Notable words: GENE — a hereditary unit [n].; AGENE — a chemical compound used in bleaching flour [n].; EPIGENE — taking place near the earth's surface [adj].; ANTIGENE — a substance that stimulates the production of antibodies [n]. Browse words ending in ELL for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in GENE?
ZYMOGENE scores 23 points. Runner-up: GAZOGENE at 19 points. See words starting with HEP for more high-value options.
How many words end in GENE?
Our dictionary has 24 words that end in GENE. They range from 4 to 10 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (10).
What is the shortest word that ends in GENE?
GENE at just 4 letters. It means: a hereditary unit [n].