Ending in MUS

11 words · highest scoring is rhythmus at 19 points

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About 8 Letter Words Ending in MUS

There are 11 eight letter words ending in MUS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is rhythmus at 19 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 MUS — it is the same set either way.

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8 Letter Words Ending in MUS at a Glance

8 Letter Words Ending in MUS Defined

rhythmusNoun · 19 points
rhythm 1b 1d.
chiasmusNoun · 15 points
a rhetorical or literary figure in which words, grammatical constructions, or concepts are repeated in reverse order
euonymusNoun · 13 points
a shrub or small tree that is widely cultivated for its autumn colours and bright fruit
thalamusNoun · 13 points
either of two masses of grey matter lying between the cerebral hemispheres on either side of the third ventricle, relaying sensory information and acting as a centre for pain perception
mittimusNoun · 12 points
a warrant committing a person to prison

8 Letter Words Ending in MUS: Questions

How many eight letter words ending in MUS are there?

There are 11 eight letter words ending in MUS 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 MUS?

RHYTHMUS is the highest scoring option at 19 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common eight letter words ending in MUS?

CHIASMUS, MANDAMUS, RHYTHMUS are among the most familiar eight letter words ending in MUS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these eight letter words ending in MUS 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.