01 Words by length and ending

8-letter words ending in OUS

Explore 8-letter words ending in OUS, with game scores, definitions, and related word paths one tap away.

238matching words in our word list

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WAMEFOUS, FABULOUS, HUMOROUS, INFAMOUS, PREVIOUS, VENOMOUS, GRIEVOUS, PRECIOUS, SPACIOUS, VIGOROUS

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05 Common questions

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How many 8-letter words ending in ous are there?

Our reference word list contains 238 matching words. The list can vary slightly from one word game dictionary to another.

What are some 8-letter words ending in ous?

Some strong matches are WAMEFOUS, FABULOUS, HUMOROUS, INFAMOUS, PREVIOUS, VENOMOUS, GRIEVOUS, PRECIOUS, SPACIOUS, VIGOROUS.

Can I use these words in Wordle or Scrabble?

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