Words Ending in ENSE

Q: What is the highest-scoring word ending in ENSE?

FRANKINCENSE is worth 21 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are HYPERINTENSE (20), HYPERTENSE (18), COMMONSENSE (17).

Q: What are some common words ending in ENSE?

Everyday examples include NONSENSE , SENSE , EXPENSE , LICENSE , IMMENSE , CONDENSE , DENSE , INTENSE . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: What is the longest word ending in ENSE?

FRANKINCENSE has 12 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, RECOMPENSE (10 letters) is the longest common one.

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All Words Ending in ENSE 44 words

How common is ENSE at the end of words?

Our combined English word list has 44 words ending in ENSE. Most are 8 letters long, they average 11 points, the best is FRANKINCENSE (21 points) and S is the most common first letter (15.9%).

Total words: 44
Most common length: 8 letters; 11 words
Average Scrabble score: 11; out of 21 max
Longest word: FRANKINCENSE; 12 letters
Most common first letter: S; 15.9% of words

Most common first letters

s 15.9%
p 9.1%
r 9.1%

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Highest-scoring word ending in ENSE

f ₄r ₁a ₁n ₁k ₅i ₁n ₁c ₃e ₁n ₁s ₁e ₁

F 4 + R 1 + A 1 + N 1 + K 5 + I 1 + N 1 + C 3 + E 1 + N 1 + S 1 + E 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).

frankincense

nounan aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation

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How many words ending in ENSE are there?

There are 44 words ending in ENSE in our combined English word list. The most common length is 8 letters, with 11 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring word ending in ENSE?

FRANKINCENSE is worth 21 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are HYPERINTENSE (20), HYPERTENSE (18), COMMONSENSE (17).

What are some common words ending in ENSE?

Everyday examples include NONSENSE, SENSE, EXPENSE, LICENSE, IMMENSE, CONDENSE, DENSE, INTENSE. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

What is the longest word ending in ENSE?

FRANKINCENSE has 12 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, RECOMPENSE (10 letters) is the longest common one.