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Discover all words that end with specific letters or suffixes. The ultimate tool for Scrabble players, crossword solvers, poets finding rhymes, and vocabulary enthusiasts looking to expand their word knowledge.

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What Are Word Suffixes and Why Do They Matter?

Understanding suffixes unlocks the ability to decode unfamiliar words and create powerful plays in word games.

A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a root word to modify its meaning or change its grammatical function. Unlike prefixes (which attach to the beginning), suffixes transform words in ways that affect how we use them in sentences. For example, adding -LY to "quick" creates the adverb "quickly," while adding -NESS to "happy" forms the noun "happiness."

For word game enthusiasts playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, knowing common suffixes is invaluable. You can extend existing words on the board by adding suffixes, potentially hitting bonus squares and scoring massive points. A simple 4-letter word like "PLAY" becomes the 7-letter bingo "PLAYFUL" with the right suffix—earning you a 50-point bonus in Scrabble.

Our words ending with finder helps you discover every valid word that concludes with your chosen letters. Whether you're searching for words ending in -TION for a crossword puzzle, looking for -ING words to complete a rhyme, or hunting for obscure -ESQUE endings to impress your opponents, this tool delivers instant results from official word game dictionaries.

Complete Guide to Common English Suffixes

Master these frequently-used word endings to enhance your vocabulary and dominate word games.

Common English suffixes with meanings and examples
Suffix Meaning Part of Speech Examples
-ING Action in progress Verb/Noun running, swimming, dancing
-TION / -SION State or condition Noun nation, tension, confusion
-LY In a particular manner Adverb quickly, happily, softly
-NESS Quality or state Noun happiness, darkness, kindness
-MENT Action or result Noun enjoyment, movement, statement
-ABLE / -IBLE Capable of being Adjective readable, visible, flexible
-FUL Full of Adjective beautiful, hopeful, cheerful
-LESS Without Adjective endless, hopeless, careless
-ER / -OR One who does Noun teacher, actor, singer
-IOUS / -OUS Having the quality of Adjective delicious, famous, curious

Mastering Difficult Word Endings: J, Q, V, X, and Z

These challenging letters can make or break your word game. Learn the rare words that end with them to gain a competitive edge.

J

Words Ending in J

Only 7 words exist!

The J tile (8 points) is notoriously difficult to place at word endings. These rare words are essential knowledge:

  • RAJ - British rule in India
  • HAJ - Islamic pilgrimage
  • TAJ - A tall conical cap
  • HADJ - Variant of haj
  • HAJI - One who has made haj
  • SVARAJ - Self-government
  • SWARAJ - Self-rule
Q

Words Ending in Q

Just 3 words!

The Q tile (10 points) almost never appears at word endings. Memorize these three lifesavers:

  • SUQ - An Arab marketplace (also spelled souk)
  • TRANQ - Short for tranquilizer
  • UMIAQ - An Inuit boat made of skins

Remember: Play your Q quickly—don't get stuck with it!

V

Words Ending in V

~30 useful words

The V (4 points) is tricky but manageable. Know these commonly-played endings:

  • SHIV - A makeshift knife
  • PERV - Slang for pervert
  • SPIV - A petty criminal
  • IMPROV - Improvisation
  • MAGLEV - Magnetic levitation
  • GANEV - A thief (Yiddish)
X

Words Ending in X

100+ high-scorers

The X tile (8 points) offers excellent scoring opportunities with these endings:

  • JINX - Bad luck (18 pts)
  • APEX - Highest point (13 pts)
  • CRUX - Central point (13 pts)
  • RELAX - To rest (12 pts)
  • AFFIX - To attach (18 pts)
Z

Words Ending in Z

~100 words available

The Z tile (10 points) can score massively with double/triple letter squares:

  • PIZZAZZ - Flair (45 pts!)
  • JAZZ - Music genre (29 pts)
  • FIZZ - Bubbling sound (25 pts)
  • BUZZ - Humming noise (24 pts)
  • QUIZ - A test (22 pts)
K

Words Ending in K

Thousands of options

The K (5 points) combines easily with common vowel patterns:

  • -ACK: back, pack, track
  • -ICK: quick, stick, trick
  • -OCK: lock, rock, shock
  • -UCK: duck, luck, stuck
  • -INK: think, drink, shrink

Find Perfect Rhyming Words by Ending

Words that share the same ending letters often create perfect rhymes. Use our suffix finder to discover rhyming words for poetry, songwriting, rap verses, and creative writing projects.

🎵 Popular Rhyme Endings

fate, late, create, debate
night, bright, flight, insight
moon, soon, balloon, afternoon
shine, divine, combine, decline
day, play, say, yesterday
dream, stream, team, extreme

📝 Types of Rhymes Explained

Perfect Rhymes
Words with identical ending sounds: cat/hat, love/dove. Our tool excels at finding these.
Near Rhymes (Slant Rhymes)
Words with similar but not identical endings: love/move, eyes/realize.
Eye Rhymes
Words that look alike but sound different: love/prove, cough/through.

Search common endings like -OUND, -IGHT, or -ATION to find extensive rhyme options.

Word Game Strategies Using Suffix Knowledge

Transform your Scrabble and Words With Friends gameplay by mastering these suffix-based strategies.

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Back Hooks: Adding Letters to Word Ends

A back hook is adding a letter to the end of an existing word to form a new word. For example, adding "S" to "CAT" makes "CATS," or adding "ED" to "JUMP" creates "JUMPED."

Strategy: Look for words on the board that can accept common suffixes like -S, -ED, -ER, -ING, or -LY. This lets you build off existing plays while creating new words.

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Bingo Words: 7-Letter Bonus Plays

Using all 7 tiles in one play earns a 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble. Many bingos are formed by adding suffixes to root words.

Examples: PLAY + FUL = PLAYFUL, THOUGHT + S = THOUGHTS, SING + ING = SINGING. Search for -TION, -NESS, and -MENT endings to find bingo-friendly words.

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Parallel Word Building

Create words parallel to existing words, forming multiple two-letter combinations. Suffix knowledge helps you spot opportunities.

Example: If "ZIT" is on the board horizontally, you could place "AT" parallel underneath, forming both "ZA" and "IT" vertically—scoring for all three words!

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High-Value Tile Placement

Position words so high-value letters (Q, Z, X, J) land on double/triple letter squares, especially at word endings.

Example: The word "QUIZ" (22 points base) becomes 42 points with Z on a double letter square, or 64 points on a triple letter square!

📚 Want to learn more advanced strategies? Visit The Free Dictionary's Word Finder or explore dCode's word ending tools for additional resources.

Who Uses the Words Ending With Finder?

Our suffix search tool serves a diverse community of word enthusiasts, from competitive players to creative writers.

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Scrabble & WWF Competitors

Tournament players and casual gamers alike use our tool to discover obscure word endings, plan bingo plays, and maximize point values. Knowing words ending in difficult letters like J, Q, and V provides a significant competitive advantage.

"I discovered SVARAJ ends in J—saved me from losing 8 points at game end!"

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Poets & Songwriters

Creative writers search for words with specific endings to find perfect rhymes, near rhymes, and phonetic matches. Our comprehensive database ensures you never run out of rhyming options for your verses.

"Finding all words ending in -IGHT helped me complete my song's chorus perfectly."

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Crossword Puzzle Solvers

When you know a crossword answer ends with certain letters but can't figure out the beginning, our tool reveals all possibilities. Filter by word length to match your grid exactly.

"Clue said '_ _ _ TION' and I found the answer 'STATION' in seconds!"

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Students & Educators

Teachers use suffix searches to create vocabulary lessons, spelling tests, and word pattern exercises. Students explore word families and morphological relationships to deepen their language understanding.

"Perfect for teaching the -NESS suffix and all the words it creates!"

Frequently Asked Questions About Words Ending With

Get answers to common questions about finding words by their endings and using suffixes effectively.

How do I find words ending with specific letters?

Simply enter your desired ending letters (suffix) in the search box at the top of this page and click "Find Words." Our tool will instantly return all valid English words that end with those letters, organized by word length and displaying Scrabble point values. You can search for single letters like "X" or multi-letter suffixes like "TION" or "NESS."

What are the most common English word suffixes?

The most frequently used English suffixes include: -ING (running, swimming), -ED (walked, jumped), -TION/-SION (nation, tension), -LY (quickly, happily), -NESS (happiness, darkness), -MENT (enjoyment, statement), -ABLE/-IBLE (readable, visible), -FUL (beautiful, hopeful), and -LESS (endless, hopeless). These suffixes transform root words into different parts of speech.

Which word endings are most valuable in Scrabble?

High-value endings in Scrabble involve the premium letters: words ending in Z (like JAZZ, FIZZ, BUZZ score 24-29+ points), X (JINX, APEX at 13-18 points), Q (SUQ, TRANQ), and J (RAJ, TAJ at 10+ points). Additionally, suffixes like -ING, -ED, and -ER help you create 7-letter bingo plays worth 50 bonus points.

Can I use this tool to find rhyming words for poetry?

Absolutely! Words that share the same ending letters often create perfect rhymes. Search for endings like -ATE (fate, late, create), -IGHT (night, bright, flight), -OON (moon, soon, balloon), or any other rhyme pattern you need. Our comprehensive database includes thousands of rhyming options for poetry, songwriting, rap verses, and creative writing projects.

Are these words valid for Scrabble and Words With Friends?

Yes! All words in our database come from official Scrabble dictionaries including TWL (Tournament Word List for North America) and SOWPODS (used in UK and international play). Words are also valid for Words With Friends and most other word games. You can verify any specific word using our Dictionary Checker tool.

How can I use word endings to solve crossword puzzles?

When you know the last few letters of a crossword answer but not the beginning, search for those ending letters here. Then filter results by word length to match your crossword grid. For example, if you have "_ _ _ TION" in a 7-letter space, search "-TION" and look at 7-letter results. Combine this with our Crossword Solver for pattern-based searches when you know scattered letters.

What's the difference between a suffix and a word ending?

A suffix is a morpheme (meaningful unit) added to the end of a root word to change its meaning or grammatical function—like -NESS changing "happy" to "happiness." A word ending is simply the final letters of any word, whether they form a suffix or not. Our tool finds both: true suffixes (like -TION, -LY) and any letter combinations that appear at word ends (like -GHT in "night" or -OWN in "brown").

How many letters can I search for at once?

You can enter anywhere from 1 to 10 letters in your search. Single-letter searches (like "X" or "Z") return extensive lists of all words ending with that letter. Multi-letter searches (like "TION" or "OLOGY") narrow results to words with those specific endings. Longer suffixes generally yield fewer but more specific results.

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