Ending in OUS
240 words, 23 of them common · highest scoring is dizygous at 22 points
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About 8 Letter Words Ending in OUS
There are 240 eight letter words ending in OUS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is dizygous at 22 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 23 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — CAUTIOUS, GRIEVOUS, PRECIOUS 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 OUS — it is the same set either way.
For a wider net, try 8 Letter Words With OUS or Words Ending in OUS, which drops the length limit entirely.
8 Letter Words Ending in OUS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Ending in OUS
- dizygous22
- frabjous20
- squamous19
- bijugous18
- flexuous18
- lymphous18
- unjoyous18
- xanthous18
Common 8 Letter Words Ending in OUS
- cautious10
- fabulous13
- gorgeous10
- humorous13
- nauseous8
- populous12
- rigorous9
- vigorous12
8 Letter Words Ending in OUS by First Letter
- 8 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in OUS
- 8 Letter Words Starting With C Ending in OUS
- 8 Letter Words Starting With A Ending in OUS
- 8 Letter Words Starting With P Ending in OUS
- 8 Letter Words Starting With D Ending in OUS
- 8 Letter Words Starting With F Ending in OUS
- 8 Letter Words Starting With T Ending in OUS
- 8 Letter Words Starting With G Ending in OUS
- 8 Letter Words Starting With V Ending in OUS
- 8 Letter Words Starting With N Ending in OUS
- 8 Letter Words Starting With L Ending in OUS
- 8 Letter Words Starting With E Ending in OUS
- 8 Letter Words Starting With O Ending in OUS
- 8 Letter Words Starting With R Ending in OUS
- 8 Letter Words Starting With B Ending in OUS
- 8 Letter Words Starting With M Ending in OUS
- 8 Letter Words Starting With U Ending in OUS
- 8 Letter Words Starting With I Ending in OUS
- 8 Letter Words Starting With W Ending in OUS
- 8 Letter Words Starting With H Ending in OUS
- 8 Letter Words Starting With K Ending in OUS
- 8 Letter Words Starting With X Ending in OUS
- 8 Letter Words Starting With Y Ending in OUS
8 Letter Words Ending in OUS Defined
- cautiousAdjective · 10 points
- (of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
- generousAdjective · 9 points
- showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected
- grievousAdjective · 12 points
- (of something bad) very severe or serious
- nauseousAdjective · 8 points
- affected with nausea; feeling inclined to vomit
- preciousAdjective · 12 points
- of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly
- venomousAdjective · 13 points
- (of an animal, especially a snake) secreting venom, or capable of injecting venom by means of a bite or sting
8 Letter Words Ending in OUS: Questions
How many eight letter words ending in OUS are there?
There are 240 eight letter words ending in OUS in our dictionary, and 23 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words ending in OUS?
DIZYGOUS is the highest scoring option at 22 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words ending in OUS?
CAUTIOUS, GRIEVOUS, PRECIOUS are among the most familiar eight letter words ending in OUS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words ending in OUS 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.