8-Letter Words Ending in YIST
- 5 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 8-Letter Words Ending in YIST
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 8-Letter Words Ending in YIST 5 words
How common is YIST at the end of eight-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 5 eight-letter words ending in YIST. They average 13.2 points and the best is HOBBYIST (18 points).
- Total words
- 5
- Average Scrabble score
- 13.2
- out of 18 max
- Everyday words
- 20%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common first letter
- E
- 40% of words
Most common first letters
- e 40%
- h 20%
- l 20%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring eight-letter word ending in YIST
h 4o 1b 3b 3y 4i 1s 1t 1
H 4 + O 1 + B 3 + B 3 + Y 4 + I 1 + S 1 + T 1 = 18 points
- Double word
- 36 pts
- Triple word
- 54 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
hobbyist
- nouna person who pursues an activity in their spare time for pleasure
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How many eight-letter words ending in YIST are there?
There are 5 eight-letter words ending in YIST in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.
What is the highest-scoring eight-letter word ending in YIST?
HOBBYIST is worth 18 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are LOBBYIST (15), ESSAYIST (11), ENTRYIST (11).
What are some common eight-letter words ending in YIST?
Everyday examples include LOBBYIST, HOBBYIST, ESSAYIST. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare eight-letter words ending in YIST score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include ENTRYIST (11), RALLYIST (11). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.