16 Words Ending in TICE
The ending TICE appears in 16 words, from 6-letter words up to 11 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 5 entries. Average word length: 8.1 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 TICE: MALPRACTICE (19 pts), INJUSTICE (18 pts), APPRENTICE (16 pts), JUSTICE (16 pts), PRACTICE (14 pts). The shortest is ENTICE (6 letters) and the longest is MALPRACTICE (11 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with GIG.
Notable words: ENTICE — to lead astray [v].; JUSTICE — a judge [n].; BRATTICE — a wooden tower used in mediaeval siege operations [n, v].; ARMISTICE — a suspension of hostilities [n]. Browse words ending in EXAM for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in TICE?
MALPRACTICE scores 19 points. Runner-up: INJUSTICE at 18 points. See words starting with COX for more high-value options.
How many words end in TICE?
Our dictionary has 16 words that end in TICE. They range from 6 to 11 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (5).
What is the shortest word that ends in TICE?
ENTICE at just 6 letters. It means: to lead astray [v].