9-Letter Words Ending in IS
- 281 words
- All English dictionaries
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Popular 9-Letter Words Ending in IS
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 9-Letter Words Ending in IS 281 words
How common is IS at the end of nine-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 281 nine-letter words ending in IS. They average 14.3 points, the best is TZATZIKIS (31 points) and A is the most common first letter (12.5%).
- Total words
- 281
- Average Scrabble score
- 14.3
- out of 31 max
- Everyday words
- 4%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common first letter
- A
- 12.5% of words
Most common first letters
- a 12.5%
- p 12.5%
- c 11%
Top vowel pairs
- ia6%
- ai3.6%
- ou3.6%
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 nine-letter word ending in IS
t 1z 10a 1t 1z 10i 1k 5i 1s 1
T 1 + Z 10 + A 1 + T 1 + Z 10 + I 1 + K 5 + I 1 + S 1 = 31 points
- Double word
- 62 pts
- Triple word
- 93 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
tzatzikis
No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.
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How many nine-letter words ending in IS are there?
There are 281 nine-letter words ending in IS 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 nine-letter word ending in IS?
TZATZIKIS is worth 31 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are BUZKASHIS (27), EPIZEUXIS (27), ZYMOLYSIS (26).
What are some common nine-letter words ending in IS?
Everyday examples include SYNTHESIS, DIAGNOSIS, PARALYSIS, HEPATITIS, EPIDERMIS, PROGNOSIS, ARTHRITIS, BOURGEOIS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare nine-letter words ending in IS score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include TZATZIKIS (31), BUZKASHIS (27), EPIZEUXIS (27), DIAZEUXIS (26). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.