9 Words Ending in SHINE
The ending SHINE appears in 9 words, from 5-letter words up to 11 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 8.3 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 SHINE: MONKEYSHINE (23 pts), EARTHSHINE (16 pts), SHOESHINE (15 pts), EYESHINE (14 pts), MOONSHINE (14 pts). The shortest is SHINE (5 letters) and the longest is MONKEYSHINE (11 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with VENT.
Notable words: SHINE — to emit light [v].; RESHINE — to shine again [v].; EYESHINE — a reflection from the eyes of some animals [n].; MOONSHINE — (US) illegally distilled or smuggled whisky or other spirit; moonlight [n, v]. Browse words ending in TONIC for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in SHINE?
MONKEYSHINE scores 23 points. Runner-up: EARTHSHINE at 16 points. See words starting with UT for more high-value options.
How many words end in SHINE?
Our dictionary has 9 words that end in SHINE. They range from 5 to 11 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that ends in SHINE?
SHINE at just 5 letters. It means: to emit light [v].