36 Words Ending in HONE
The ending HONE appears in 36 words, from 4-letter words up to 14 letters. The biggest cluster is 9-letter words with 11 entries. Average word length: 9.0 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 HONE: XYLOPHONE (24 pts), SPEAKERPHONE (23 pts), HYDROPHONE (22 pts), FRANCOPHONE (21 pts), PICTUREPHONE (21 pts). The shortest is HONE (4 letters) and the longest is RADIOTELEPHONE (14 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with BRIN.
Notable words: HONE — to whet [v].; PHONE — to telephone [v].; OCHONE — an interjection of lamentation [interj].; RESHONE — to shine again [v]. Browse words ending in WINDY for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in HONE?
XYLOPHONE scores 24 points. Runner-up: SPEAKERPHONE at 23 points. See words starting with PANDA for more high-value options.
How many words end in HONE?
Our dictionary has 36 words that end in HONE. They range from 4 to 14 letters, with 9-letter words being the most common (11).
What is the shortest word that ends in HONE?
HONE at just 4 letters. It means: to whet [v].