16 Words Ending in TOM
The ending TOM appears in 16 words, from 3-letter words up to 11 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 5 entries. Average word length: 7.1 letters.
Words ending in M come from many sources: rhythm (Greek), album (Latin), team and dream (Old English), algorithm (Arabic). Crossword puzzles love the -ism and -asm endings.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in TOM: DISACCUSTOM (18 pts), SYMPTOM (16 pts), HETEROATOM (15 pts), ACCUSTOM (14 pts), PHANTOM (14 pts). The shortest is TOM (3 letters) and the longest is DISACCUSTOM (11 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with K.
Notable words: ATOM — the smallest particle in an element which can take part in a chemical reaction [n].; BOTTOM — to reach the lowest point before stabilising or improving [v].; PHANTOM — an immaterial form, a spectre [n].; ACCUSTOM — to make familiar [v]. Browse words ending in SOLID for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in TOM?
DISACCUSTOM scores 18 points. Runner-up: SYMPTOM at 16 points. See words starting with STEM for more high-value options.
How many words end in TOM?
Our dictionary has 16 words that end in TOM. They range from 3 to 11 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (5).
What is the shortest word that ends in TOM?
TOM at just 3 letters. It means: to engage in prostitution [v].