6-Letter Words Ending in PUS
- 15 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 6-Letter Words Ending in PUS
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 6-Letter Words Ending in PUS 15 words
How common is PUS at the end of six-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 15 six-letter words ending in PUS. They average 11.7 points, the best is QUIPUS (17 points) and C is the most common first letter (33.3%).
- Total words
- 15
- Average Scrabble score
- 11.7
- out of 17 max
- Everyday words
- 13%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common first letter
- C
- 33.3% of words
Most common first letters
- c 33.3%
- g 13.3%
- p 13.3%
Top vowel pairs
- au6.7%
- ui6.7%
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 six-letter word ending in PUS
q 10u 1i 1p 3u 1s 1
Q 10 + U 1 + I 1 + P 3 + U 1 + S 1 = 17 points
- Double word
- 34 pts
- Triple word
- 51 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
quipus
Form of quipu
- nouncalculator consisting of a cord with attached cords; used by ancient Peruvians for calculating and keeping records
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How many six-letter words ending in PUS are there?
There are 15 six-letter words ending in PUS 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 PUS?
QUIPUS is worth 17 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are COYPUS (13), HIPPUS (13), MAWPUS (13).
What are some common six-letter words ending in PUS?
Everyday examples include CAMPUS, CORPUS, RUMPUS, CARPUS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare six-letter words ending in PUS score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include HIPPUS (13), MAWPUS (13), WAMPUS (13), CIPPUS (12). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.