116 Words Ending in OUSE
The ending OUSE appears in 116 words, from 5-letter words up to 14 letters. The biggest cluster is 9-letter words with 40 entries. Average word length: 8.8 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 OUSE: PACKINGHOUSE (24 pts), COFFEEHOUSE (22 pts), BLOCKHOUSE (21 pts), SLAUGHTERHOUSE (21 pts), BACKHOUSE (20 pts). The shortest is BOUSE (5 letters) and the longest is SLAUGHTERHOUSE (14 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with BAP.
Notable words: BOUSE — to haul with tackle [v].; AROUSE — to stimulate [v].; CAROUSE — to engage in a carousal [v].; ALEHOUSE — a tavern where ale is sold [n]. Browse words ending in T for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in OUSE?
PACKINGHOUSE scores 24 points. Runner-up: COFFEEHOUSE at 22 points. See words starting with WH for more high-value options.
How many words end in OUSE?
Our dictionary has 116 words that end in OUSE. They range from 5 to 14 letters, with 9-letter words being the most common (40).
What is the shortest word that ends in OUSE?
BOUSE at just 5 letters. It means: to haul with tackle [v].