Words Ending In SHAFT

There are over 14 words that end with SHAFT in English. From 8-letter words to long entries, find every word ending in SHAFT grouped by length, each one playable in Scrabble, Wordle, and WWF.

14 Common Words Ending in SHAFT

Most Common Length
8
(4 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
18.6
(out of 28)
Most Common Ending
t
(100%)

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

28 Points

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

J 8
A 1
C 3
K 5
S 1
H 4
A 1
F 4
T 1

Words that end with SHAFT 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 SHAFT and words that end in SHAFT. Try our five letter words ending with SHAFT 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 SHAFT

  • How many words ending with SHAFT are in the English dictionary?

    There are 14 words in the English dictionary that end with SHAFT, and most of them are 8 letters long (4 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word ending in SHAFT?

    The longest word ending in SHAFT is "countershaft" at 12 letters long. If you're looking for a more everyday word, "shaft" is the longest common word ending in SHAFT.

  • Are there any rare words ending in SHAFT worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon words like "jackshaft", "turboshaft", "countershaft", "propshaft" end with SHAFT and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "jackshaft" is worth 28 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words ending in SHAFT?

    Most words ending in SHAFT are 8 letters long, including everyday words like "airshaft", "camshaft", "layshaft", "subshaft".

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