Ending in ESS
4 words · highest scoring is jess at 11 points
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About 4 Letter Words Ending in ESS
There are 4 four letter words ending in ESS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is jess at 11 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 4 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — JESS, LESS, MESS among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it. This list is also searched as words ending with ESS — it is the same set either way.
For a wider net, try 4 Letter Words With ESS or Words Ending in ESS, which drops the length limit entirely.
4 Letter Words Ending in ESS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 4 Letter Words Ending in ESS
- jess11
- mess6
- less4
- ness4
Common 4 Letter Words Ending in ESS
- jess11
- less4
- mess6
- ness4
4 Letter Words Ending in ESS by First Letter
4 Letter Words Ending in ESS Defined
- jessNoun · 11 points
- a short leather strap that is fastened round each leg of a hawk, usually also having a ring or swivel to which a leash may be attached
- lessDeterminer · 4 points
- a smaller amount of; not as much
- messNoun · 6 points
- a dirty or untidy state of things or of a place
- nessNoun · 4 points
- a headland or promontory
4 Letter Words Ending in ESS: Questions
How many four letter words ending in ESS are there?
There are 4 four letter words ending in ESS in our dictionary, and 4 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among four letter words ending in ESS?
JESS is the highest scoring option at 11 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common four letter words ending in ESS?
JESS, LESS, MESS are among the most familiar four letter words ending in ESS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these four letter words ending in ESS valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.