8-letter words ending in S

There are 9,675 8-letter words ending in S in our word list, and 796 of them are common English words such as BROWSERS, ELECTORS, LEGACIES, PUMPKINS and THEATRES.

9,675words in total
796common words
ZYZZYVAShighest scoring (44 points)
ABSENCESlongest common word (8 letters)

Common 8-letter words ending in S

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

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8-letter words 796 words

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All 9,675 8-letter words ending in S

Includes 8,879 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 8-letter words ending in S are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 9,675 8-letter words ending in S. 796 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, ZYZZYVAS scores 44 points, followed by BEZAZZES (37). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.