Ending in DES
11 words · highest scoring is fades at 9 points
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About 5 Letter Words Ending in DES
There are 11 five letter words ending in DES in our dictionary. The highest scoring is fades at 9 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 11 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — AIDES, FADES, NUDES 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 DES — it is the same set either way.
For a wider net, try 5 Letter Words With DES or Words Ending in DES, which drops the length limit entirely.
5 Letter Words Ending in DES at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Ending in DES
- fades9
- hides9
- codes8
- modes8
- dudes7
- aides6
- nodes6
- nudes6
Common 5 Letter Words Ending in DES
- aides6
- codes8
- dudes7
- hides9
- modes8
- nodes6
- rides6
- sides6
5 Letter Words Ending in DES by First Letter
- 5 Letter Words Starting With N Ending in DES
- 5 Letter Words Starting With A Ending in DES
- 5 Letter Words Starting With C Ending in DES
- 5 Letter Words Starting With D Ending in DES
- 5 Letter Words Starting With F Ending in DES
- 5 Letter Words Starting With H Ending in DES
- 5 Letter Words Starting With M Ending in DES
- 5 Letter Words Starting With R Ending in DES
- 5 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in DES
- 5 Letter Words Starting With T Ending in DES
5 Letter Words Ending in DES Defined
- aidesNoun · 6 points
- an assistant to an important person, especially a political leader
- codesNoun · 8 points
- a system of words, letters, figures, or symbols used to represent others, especially for the purposes of secrecy
- fadesVerb · 9 points
- gradually grow faint and disappear
- modesNoun · 8 points
- a way or manner in which something occurs or is experienced, expressed, or done
- nudesNoun · 6 points
- a naked human figure as the subject of a painting, sculpture, or photograph
- sidesNoun · 6 points
- a position to the left or right of an object, place, or central point
5 Letter Words Ending in DES: Questions
How many five letter words ending in DES are there?
There are 11 five letter words ending in DES in our dictionary, and 11 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words ending in DES?
FADES is the highest scoring option at 9 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words ending in DES?
AIDES, FADES, NUDES are among the most familiar five letter words ending in DES. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words ending in DES 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.