Ending in IS
5 words · highest scoring is axis at 11 points
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About 4 Letter Words Ending in IS
There are 5 four letter words ending in IS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is axis at 11 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 5 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — AXIS, IRIS, SKIS 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 IS — it is the same set either way.
For a wider net, try 4 Letter Words With IS or Words Ending in IS, which drops the length limit entirely.
4 Letter Words Ending in IS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 4 Letter Words Ending in IS
- axis11
- kris8
- skis8
- this7
- iris4
Common 4 Letter Words Ending in IS
- axis11
- iris4
- kris8
- skis8
- this7
4 Letter Words Ending in IS by First Letter
4 Letter Words Ending in IS Defined
- axisNoun · 11 points
- a deer that has lyre-shaped antlers and a yellowish-brown coat with white spots, native to India and Sri Lanka
- irisNoun · 4 points
- a flat, coloured, ring-shaped membrane behind the cornea of the eye, with an adjustable circular opening (pupil) in the centre
- krisNoun · 8 points
- a Malay or Indonesian dagger with a wavy-edged blade
- skisNoun · 8 points
- each of a pair of long, narrow pieces of hard, flexible material, typically pointed and turned up at the front, fastened under the feet for travelling over snow
- thisPronoun · 7 points
- used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being indicated or experienced
4 Letter Words Ending in IS: Questions
How many four letter words ending in IS are there?
There are 5 four letter words ending in IS in our dictionary, and 5 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among four letter words ending in IS?
AXIS 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 IS?
AXIS, IRIS, SKIS are among the most familiar four letter words ending in IS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these four letter words ending in IS 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.