46 Words Ending in TYPE
The ending TYPE appears in 46 words, from 4-letter words up to 13 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 16 entries. Average word length: 8.2 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 TYPE: KARYOTYPE (21 pts), DAGUERREOTYPE (20 pts), ARCHETYPE (19 pts), CYANOTYPE (19 pts), HAPLOTYPE (19 pts). The shortest is TYPE (4 letters) and the longest is DAGUERREOTYPE (13 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with EMP.
Notable words: TYPE — to print with a typewriter [v].; COTYPE — a taxonomic type [n].; BIOTYPE — a set of organisms having the same genetic constitution [n].; ALLOTYPE — an allotypic variant of a protein or antigen [n]. Browse words ending in F for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in TYPE?
KARYOTYPE scores 21 points. Runner-up: DAGUERREOTYPE at 20 points. See words starting with SIX for more high-value options.
How many words end in TYPE?
Our dictionary has 46 words that end in TYPE. They range from 4 to 13 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (16).
What is the shortest word that ends in TYPE?
TYPE at just 4 letters. It means: to print with a typewriter [v].