19 Words Ending in HIE
The ending HIE appears in 19 words, from 3-letter words up to 10 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 9 entries. Average word length: 7.2 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 HIE: SEECATCHIE (17 pts), SHANACHIE (17 pts), GRUMPHIE (16 pts), MACCHIE (16 pts), SCRUNCHIE (16 pts). The shortest is HIE (3 letters) and the longest is SEECATCHIE (10 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with JOT.
Notable words: MASHIE — a kind of golf club [n].; BANSHIE — in Irish folklore, a female spirit who wails and shrieks before the death of a member of a family [n].; GRUMPHIE — a pig [n].; SCRUNCHIE — a piece of elastic, loosely covered with fabric, for tying back the hair [n]. Browse words ending in HONE for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in HIE?
SEECATCHIE scores 17 points. Runner-up: SHANACHIE at 17 points. See words starting with JOR for more high-value options.
How many words end in HIE?
Our dictionary has 19 words that end in HIE. They range from 3 to 10 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (9).
What is the shortest word that ends in HIE?
HIE at just 3 letters. It means: to hurry along [v].