Ending in IST
9 words · highest scoring is exist at 12 points
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About 5 Letter Words Ending in IST
There are 9 five letter words ending in IST in our dictionary. The highest scoring is exist at 12 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 9 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — EXIST, HOIST, TWIST 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 IST — it is the same set either way.
For a wider net, try 5 Letter Words With IST or Words Ending in IST, which drops the length limit entirely.
5 Letter Words Ending in IST at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Ending in IST
- exist12
- joist12
- foist8
- heist8
- hoist8
- twist8
- waist8
- wrist8
Common 5 Letter Words Ending in IST
- exist12
- foist8
- heist8
- hoist8
- joist12
- moist7
- twist8
- waist8
5 Letter Words Ending in IST by First Letter
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- 5 Letter Words Starting With M Ending in IST
- 5 Letter Words Starting With T Ending in IST
5 Letter Words Ending in IST Defined
- existVerb · 12 points
- have objective reality or being
- foistVerb · 8 points
- impose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on
- hoistVerb · 8 points
- raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys
- joistNoun · 12 points
- a length of timber or steel supporting part of the structure of a building, typically arranged in parallel series to support a floor or ceiling
- twistVerb · 8 points
- form into a bent, curling, or distorted shape
- waistNoun · 8 points
- the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips, often narrower than the areas above and below
5 Letter Words Ending in IST: Questions
How many five letter words ending in IST are there?
There are 9 five letter words ending in IST in our dictionary, and 9 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words ending in IST?
EXIST is the highest scoring option at 12 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words ending in IST?
EXIST, HOIST, TWIST are among the most familiar five letter words ending in IST. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words ending in IST 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.