5-letter words ending in S

There are 2,682 5-letter words ending in S in our word list, and 727 of them are common English words such as BUSTS, FLOSS, LICKS, RAPES and TRAYS.

2,682words in total
727common words
ZAXEShighest scoring (21 points)
ABBASlongest common word (5 letters)

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Common 5-letter words ending in S

727 everyday words, highest-scoring first in each group. Tap a word to see its meaning and anagrams.

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5-letter words 727 words

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All 2,682 5-letter words ending in S

Includes 1,955 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words ending in S are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 2,682 5-letter words ending in S. 727 of them are common in everyday English. Official game dictionaries may have a few more or fewer.
What is the highest-scoring word?
With classic tile values, ZAXES scores 21 points, followed by JUJUS (19). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.