Words Ending In EF

There are over 51 words that end with EF in English. From 3-letter words to long entries, find every word ending in EF grouped by length, each one playable in Scrabble, Wordle, and WWF. You can also see five letter words ending in EF.

3-Letter Words Ending In EF

Short high-frequency EF-words:

def

kef

nef

ref

tef

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4-Letter Words Ending In EF

Common 4-letter EF-words:

beef

alef

chef

clef

fief

keef

kief

lief

nief

reef

tief

tref

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5-Letter Words Ending In EF

Common 5-letter EF-words:

brief

chief

grief

ganef

gonef

kreef

prief

skeef

thief

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6-Letter Words Ending In EF

Common 6-letter EF-words:

belief

relief

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7-Letter Words Ending In EF

Common 7-letter EF-words:

cantref

curchef

debrief

indyref

shereef

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8-Letter Words Ending In EF

Common 8-letter EF-words:

cornbeef

kerchief

mischief

neckbeef

subchief

unbelief

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9-Letter Words Ending In EF

Common 9-letter EF-words:

disbelief

misbelief

nonbelief

outrelief

overbrief

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10-Letter Words Ending In EF

Common 10-letter EF-words:

demirelief

stouthrief

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11-Letter Words Ending In EF

Common 11-letter EF-words:

infangthief

neckerchief

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12-Letter Words Ending In EF

Common 12-letter EF-words:

handkerchief

outfangthief

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51 Common Words Ending in EF

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What is the highest scoring word in
Scrabble that ends with EF?

28 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that ends with EF is handkerchief with a total of 28 points.

H 4

A 1

N 1

D 2

K 5

E 1

R 1

C 3

H 4

I 1

E 1

F 4

noun 1. a square of cotton or other finely woven material intended for wiping one's nose

Synonyms:

pocket handkerchief

Words that end with EF are commonly used for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. You can also find a list of all words that start with EF and words that end in EF. Try our five letter words ending with EF page if you’re playing Wordle-like games or use the New York Times Wordle Solver to quickly find the NYT Wordle daily answer.

FAQ Words That End In EF

How many words ending with EF are in the English dictionary?

There are 51 words in the English dictionary that end with EF, and most of them are 4 letters long (12 words of that length).
What's the longest word ending in EF?

The longest word ending in EF is "handkerchief" at 12 letters long. If you're looking for a more everyday word, "belief" is the longest common word ending in EF.
Are there any rare words ending in EF worth more in Scrabble?

Yes. Uncommon words like "handkerchief", "outfangthief", "neckerchief", "infangthief" end with EF and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "handkerchief" is worth 28 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.
What are the most common words ending in EF?

Most words ending in EF are 4 letters long, including everyday words like "beef", "alef", "chef", "clef", "fief".

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