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suffix

noun · verb

Suffix can refer to an affix that is added at the end of the word. As a verb, suffix can mean to attach a suffix to.

2 meanings6 lettersScrabble 19

Length

6

Scrabble

19

WWF

20

Starts

SU

Ends

FIX

Difficulty

Medium

Dictionary

What Does “SUFFIX” Mean?

suffix has 2 documented senses across noun, verb.

Noun

1 sense
1

an affix that is added at the end of the word

Synonyms

Verb

1 sense
1

attach a suffix to

suffix words

Synonyms for SUFFIX

Scrabble Score

19

Letters

6

Vowels

2

Consonants

4

Word Intelligence

Explore the word suffix with its definition, score, letter pattern, and useful word game details.

Definition

an affix that is added at the end of the word

Length

6 letters

Starts With

S

Ends With

X

Vowels

2

Consonants

4

Letters

S, U, F, F, I, X

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

s
u
f
f
i
x

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for suffix.

SUFFIX is a 6-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 19.
It starts with S and ends with X.
It contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 33%.
It has 1 repeated letter.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCCDE.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CVCCVC.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using suffix in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★★★★

SUFFIX can be valuable in Scrabble because it includes a high-impact letter. Look for premium squares and parallel plays.

Wordle Strategy

★★☆☆☆

SUFFIX is not five letters, so it is not a standard Wordle answer, but its letter pattern can still help with word analysis.

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

SUFFIX can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 6-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★☆☆

SUFFIX contains repeated letters, which can make anagram solving more constrained but also easier to pattern-match.

Letter Intelligence

A deeper look at the letter structure, patterns, and useful game signals inside suffix.

Unique Letters

5

Repeated Letters

1

Highest Value Letter

X

Letter Pattern

ABCCDE

CV Pattern

CVCCVC

Vowel Share

33%

Consonant Share

67%

Bigrams

SU, UF, FF, FI, IX

Trigrams

SUF, UFF, FFI, FIX

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for suffix.

SUFFIX is a 6-letter standard crossword entry.
It starts with S and ends with X, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CVCCVC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Hard.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 6 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CVCCVC, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 19, it offers strong scoring potential.
The word begins with S and ends with X, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Some letters repeat, which can be useful when identifying anagrams.

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