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11-Letter Words Ending in IOUS

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Popular 11-Letter Words Ending in IOUS

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 11-Letter Words Ending in IOUS 77 words

How common is IOUS at the end of eleven-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 77 eleven-letter words ending in IOUS. They average 15.1 points, the best is EFFICACIOUS (21 points) and U is the most common first letter (15.6%).

Total words
77
Average Scrabble score
15.1
out of 21 max
Everyday words
14%
common in ordinary English
Most common first letter
U
15.6% of words

Most common first letters

  • u 15.6%
  • c 14.3%
  • i 13%

Top vowel pairs

  • io100%
  • ou100%
  • au1.3%

Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring eleven-letter word ending in IOUS

e 1f 4f 4i 1c 3a 1c 3i 1o 1u 1s 1

E 1 + F 4 + F 4 + I 1 + C 3 + A 1 + C 3 + I 1 + O 1 + U 1 + S 1 = 21 points

Double word
42 pts
Triple word
63 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

efficacious

  1. adjectivemarked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect“written propaganda is less efficacious than the habits and prejudices...of the readers"-Aldous Huxley”
  2. adjectiveproducing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect“an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-LewisMumford”
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How many eleven-letter words ending in IOUS are there?

There are 77 eleven-letter words ending in IOUS 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 eleven-letter word ending in IOUS?

EFFICACIOUS is worth 21 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are EXPEDITIOUS (21), INJUDICIOUS (21), OVERANXIOUS (21).

What are some common eleven-letter words ending in IOUS?

Everyday examples include CONTENTIOUS, PRETENTIOUS, UNCONSCIOUS, ACRIMONIOUS, DELETERIOUS, FLIRTATIOUS, PRESTIGIOUS, REPETITIOUS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare eleven-letter words ending in IOUS score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include JOCOSERIOUS (20), UNOBNOXIOUS (20), OVEROBVIOUS (19), UNOFFICIOUS (19). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.