7 Words Ending in MIRE
The ending MIRE appears in 7 words, from 4-letter words up to 8 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 6.7 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 MIRE: QUAGMIRE (20 pts), COADMIRE (13 pts), CASIMIRE (12 pts), PISMIRE (11 pts), BEMIRE (10 pts). The shortest is MIRE (4 letters) and the longest is CASIMIRE (8 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with BANK.
Notable words: MIRE — to sink in mud [v].; ADMIRE — to have a high opinion of [v].; PISMIRE — an ant [n].; CASIMIRE — a twilled cloth of the finest wool [n]. Browse words ending in EZA for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in MIRE?
QUAGMIRE scores 20 points. Runner-up: COADMIRE at 13 points. See words starting with PED for more high-value options.
How many words end in MIRE?
Our dictionary has 7 words that end in MIRE. They range from 4 to 8 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that ends in MIRE?
MIRE at just 4 letters. It means: to sink in mud [v].