42 Words Ending in NUM
The ending NUM appears in 42 words, from 5-letter words up to 12 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 15 entries. Average word length: 8.0 letters.
Words ending in M come from many sources: rhythm (Greek), album (Latin), team and dream (Old English), algorithm (Arabic). Crossword puzzles love the -ism and -asm endings.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in NUM: XIPHISTERNUM (26 pts), JEJUNUM (23 pts), MOLYBDENUM (20 pts), POLYGONUM (17 pts), TYMPANUM (17 pts). The shortest is FANUM (5 letters) and the longest is XIPHISTERNUM (12 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with VIN.
Notable words: FANUM — a cape worn by the pope [n].; CRINUM — a family of tropical plants, having strap-like leaves and lilylike flowers [n].; ARCANUM — a secret; a mystery [n].; ALBURNUM — the soft wood between inner bark and heartwood [n]. Browse words ending in F for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in NUM?
XIPHISTERNUM scores 26 points. Runner-up: JEJUNUM at 23 points. See words starting with BIG for more high-value options.
How many words end in NUM?
Our dictionary has 42 words that end in NUM. They range from 5 to 12 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (15).
What is the shortest word that ends in NUM?
FANUM at just 5 letters. It means: a cape worn by the pope [n].