Ending in RN
6 words · highest scoring is hawthorn at 17 points
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About 8 Letter Words Ending in RN
There are 6 eight letter words ending in RN in our dictionary. The highest scoring is hawthorn at 17 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 6 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DOWNTURN, NORTHERN, SOUTHERN 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 RN — it is the same set either way.
For a wider net, try 8 Letter Words With RN or Words Ending in RN, which drops the length limit entirely.
8 Letter Words Ending in RN at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Ending in RN
- hawthorn17
- downturn12
- stubborn12
- northern11
- overturn11
- southern11
Common 8 Letter Words Ending in RN
- downturn12
- hawthorn17
- northern11
- overturn11
- southern11
- stubborn12
8 Letter Words Ending in RN by First Letter
8 Letter Words Ending in RN Defined
- downturnNoun · 12 points
- a decline in economic, business, or other activity
- hawthornNoun · 17 points
- a thorny shrub or tree of the rose family, with white, pink, or red blossom and small dark red fruits (haws). Native to north temperate regions, it is commonly used for hedging in Britain
- northernAdjective · 11 points
- situated in the north, or directed towards or facing the north
- overturnVerb · 11 points
- tip (something) over so that it is on its side or upside down
- southernAdjective · 11 points
- situated in the south or directed towards or facing the south
- stubbornAdjective · 12 points
- having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so
8 Letter Words Ending in RN: Questions
How many eight letter words ending in RN are there?
There are 6 eight letter words ending in RN in our dictionary, and 6 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words ending in RN?
HAWTHORN is the highest scoring option at 17 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words ending in RN?
DOWNTURN, NORTHERN, SOUTHERN are among the most familiar eight letter words ending in RN. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words ending in RN 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.