Ending in ENUS
4 words · highest scoring is parvenus at 13 points
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About 8 Letter Words Ending in ENUS
There are 4 eight letter words ending in ENUS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is parvenus at 13 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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 ENUS — it is the same set either way.
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8 Letter Words Ending in ENUS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Ending in ENUS
- parvenus13
- submenus12
- subgenus11
- scalenus10
8 Letter Words Ending in ENUS by First Letter
8 Letter Words Ending in ENUS Defined
- parvenusNoun · 13 points
- a person of humble origin who has gained wealth, influence, or celebrity
- submenusNoun · 12 points
- a menu accessed from a more general menu
- subgenusNoun · 11 points
- a taxonomic category that ranks below genus and above species
- scalenusNoun · 10 points
- any of several muscles extending from the neck to the first and second ribs
8 Letter Words Ending in ENUS: Questions
How many eight letter words ending in ENUS are there?
There are 4 eight letter words ending in ENUS in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words ending in ENUS?
PARVENUS is the highest scoring option at 13 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words ending in ENUS?
PARVENUS, SCALENUS, SUBGENUS are among the most familiar eight letter words ending in ENUS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words ending in ENUS 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.