9 Words Ending in PERM
The ending PERM appears in 9 words, from 4-letter words up to 12 letters. The biggest cluster is 10-letter words with 2 entries. Average word length: 7.9 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 PERM: ZOOSPERM (21 pts), GYMNOSPERM (20 pts), PTERIDOSPERM (19 pts), ANGIOSPERM (15 pts), ENDOSPERM (14 pts). The shortest is PERM (4 letters) and the longest is PTERIDOSPERM (12 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with NONA.
Notable words: PERM — to permanent wave the hair [v].; SPERM — a male gamete [n].; DEPERM — to demagnetize (a ship or submarine) to protect it from magnetic detection [v].; OOSPERM — a fertilized egg [n]. Browse words ending in BOG for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in PERM?
ZOOSPERM scores 21 points. Runner-up: GYMNOSPERM at 20 points. See words starting with YAH for more high-value options.
How many words end in PERM?
Our dictionary has 9 words that end in PERM. They range from 4 to 12 letters, with 10-letter words being the most common (2).
What is the shortest word that ends in PERM?
PERM at just 4 letters. It means: to permanent wave the hair [v].