46 Words Ending in THE
The ending THE appears in 46 words, from 3-letter words up to 9 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 14 entries. Average word length: 6.7 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 THE: JACINTHE (20 pts), BECLOTHE (15 pts), ENSHEATHE (15 pts), ENWREATHE (15 pts), INSHEATHE (15 pts). The shortest is THE (3 letters) and the longest is ENSHEATHE (9 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with RO.
Notable words: BATHE — to wash by immersion in water [v].; BLITHE — merry [adj].; BREATHE — to inhale and exhale air [v].; ABSINTHE — the wormwood plant or other species of Artemisia; a liqueur made from this [n]. Browse words ending in FINDER for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in THE?
JACINTHE scores 20 points. Runner-up: BECLOTHE at 15 points. See words starting with SY for more high-value options.
How many words end in THE?
Our dictionary has 46 words that end in THE. They range from 3 to 9 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (14).
What is the shortest word that ends in THE?
THE at just 3 letters. It means: the definite article [adj].