23 Words Ending in LEE
The ending LEE appears in 23 words, from 3-letter words up to 9 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 6 entries. Average word length: 6.1 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 LEE: EXPELLEE (17 pts), JUBILEE (16 pts), APPELLEE (12 pts), COUNSELEE (11 pts), LIBELLEE (10 pts). The shortest is LEE (3 letters) and the longest is COUNSELEE (9 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with A.
Notable words: ALEE — toward the side of a vessel sheltered from the wind [adv].; AGLEE — with a turn or twist to one side [adv].; BAILEE — a person to whom property is bailed [n].; GALILEE — a small chapel or porch at western end of some medieval English churches [n]. Browse words ending in ERT for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in LEE?
EXPELLEE scores 17 points. Runner-up: JUBILEE at 16 points. See words starting with BI for more high-value options.
How many words end in LEE?
Our dictionary has 23 words that end in LEE. They range from 3 to 9 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (6).
What is the shortest word that ends in LEE?
LEE at just 3 letters. It means: to lie, make a false statement [v].