6-Letter Words Ending in ESS
- 15 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 6-Letter Words Ending in ESS
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 6-Letter Words Ending in ESS 15 words
How common is ESS at the end of six-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 15 six-letter words ending in ESS. They average 8.5 points, the best is EXCESS (15 points) and A is the most common first letter (26.7%).
- Total words
- 15
- Average Scrabble score
- 8.5
- out of 15 max
- Everyday words
- 60%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common first letter
- A
- 26.7% of words
Most common first letters
- a 26.7%
- c 13.3%
- e 13.3%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring six-letter word ending in ESS
e 1x 8c 3e 1s 1s 1
E 1 + X 8 + C 3 + E 1 + S 1 + S 1 = 15 points
- Double word
- 30 pts
- Triple word
- 45 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
excess
- nouna quantity much larger than is needed
- nounimmoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
- nounthe state of being more than full
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How many six-letter words ending in ESS are there?
There are 15 six-letter words ending in ESS 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 six-letter word ending in ESS?
EXCESS is worth 15 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are VOWESS (12), ACCESS (10), ABBESS (10).
What are some common six-letter words ending in ESS?
Everyday examples include ACCESS, EXCESS, UNLESS, STRESS, ASSESS, OBSESS, CARESS, DURESS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare six-letter words ending in ESS score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include VOWESS (12), AWLESS (9), CITESS (8). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.