Words That End in SO
SO as a word ending is more exotic than you'd guess. ALSO is the common outlier -- everyone knows it, but most other SO words come from Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese. BASSO (a bass singer), CALYPSO (both the music genre and the mythological nymph), ESPRESSO, VIRTUOSO -- these have a distinctly musical, Mediterranean flavor. The word TORSO is another familiar one, borrowed from Italian where it means "stalk" or "trunk."
For word game players, SO endings offer some sneaky scoring opportunities. DIPSO (slang for a heavy drinker) is just 5 letters but uses the high-value S efficiently. ALSO at 4 letters is one of the most-played words in casual Scrabble because the letters are so common. In crosswords, CALYPSO appears in music-themed puzzles, while TORSO shows up in anatomy clues. VERSO (the left-hand page of a book) is a favorite of literary crossword constructors. Try the solver above when you're stuck, and see words ending in A for similar Italian and Spanish borrowings. Also browse words starting with C for CALYPSO, CANSO, and CUSSO. If you like quirky endings, words ending in OH has a similarly small but interesting collection.
FAQ
Is ESPRESSO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ESPRESSO is valid in Scrabble and scores 10 points. Despite the common misspelling "expresso," only ESPRESSO with an S is in the dictionary. The double S in the middle uses two of your tiles but the 8-letter length can help toward a bingo. For other long words, check words starting with B for BASSO extensions.
What does VERSO mean in crosswords?
VERSO is the left-hand page of an open book, opposite the RECTO (right-hand page). Crossword clues include "Left page" or "Book leaf's back." It scores 8 points in Scrabble. For more bookish crossword vocabulary, explore words ending in EX where INDEX and CODEX live.