8 Words Ending in SHOE
The ending SHOE appears in 8 words, from 4-letter words up to 9 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 7.1 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 SHOE: HORSESHOE (15 pts), OVERSHOE (14 pts), SNOWSHOE (14 pts), GUMSHOE (13 pts), SANDSHOE (12 pts). The shortest is SHOE (4 letters) and the longest is HORSESHOE (9 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with QUE.
Notable words: SHOE — to equip with a covering for the foot [v, n].; RESHOE — to shoe again [v].; GUMSHOE — to investigate stealthily [v].; OVERSHOE — a protective outer shoe [n]. Browse words ending in MONO for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in SHOE?
HORSESHOE scores 15 points. Runner-up: OVERSHOE at 14 points. See words starting with YE for more high-value options.
How many words end in SHOE?
Our dictionary has 8 words that end in SHOE. They range from 4 to 9 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that ends in SHOE?
SHOE at just 4 letters. It means: to equip with a covering for the foot [v, n].