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3-Letter Words Ending in EM

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Popular 3-Letter Words Ending in EM

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

All 3-Letter Words Ending in EM 6 words

How common is EM at the end of three-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 6 three-letter words ending in EM. They average 7 points and the best is HEM (8 points).

Total words
6
Average Scrabble score
7
out of 8 max
Everyday words
33%
common in ordinary English
Most common first letter
F
16.7% of words

Most common first letters

  • f 16.7%
  • g 16.7%
  • h 16.7%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring three-letter word ending in EM

h 4e 1m 3

H 4 + E 1 + M 3 = 8 points

Double word
16 pts
Triple word
24 pts

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

hem

  1. nounthe edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down“the hem of her dress was stained”
  2. nounthe utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.
  3. verbfold over and sew together to provide with a hem“hem my skirt”
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How many three-letter words ending in EM are there?

There are 6 three-letter words ending in EM 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 three-letter word ending in EM?

HEM is worth 8 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are FEM (8), WEM (8), MEM (7).

Which rare three-letter words ending in EM score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include FEM (8), WEM (8), MEM (7), REM (5). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.