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6-LETTER WORDS · ENDING IN S

6-letter words
ending in S.

49 common words, each with a short meaning. Use the filters to narrow them down, letter by letter.

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Common words · A–Z

abacus

A frame with sliding beads used for counting.

access

A way of getting into a place; the right to use something.

across

From one side to the other.

always

At all times; every time.

assess

To judge how good or bad something is.

biceps

The large muscle at the front of your upper arm.

bypass

A road that goes around a town instead of through it.

cactus

A desert plant with spines and a thick stem.

callus

A patch of hard, thick skin.

campus

The grounds and buildings of a university or college.

canvas

Strong cloth used for tents and painting on.

census

An official count of the people in a country.

chorus

The part of a song that is repeated; a group of singers.

circus

A travelling show with acrobats and clowns.

cirrus

A thin, wispy cloud high in the sky.

citrus

Fruit such as oranges, lemons and limes.

cosmos

The whole universe.

crisis

A time of great danger or difficulty.

crocus

A small spring flower that grows from a bulb.

debris

Broken pieces left after something is destroyed.

discus

A heavy disc thrown in an athletics event.

emboss

To make a raised pattern on paper or metal.

excess

More than is needed or allowed.

exodus

When lots of people leave a place at once.

famous

Known by very many people.

fungus

A living thing such as a mushroom or mould.

genius

A person who is extremely clever or talented.

haggis

A Scottish dish of oatmeal and meat cooked in a skin.

hummus

A dip made from crushed chickpeas.

joyous

Full of happiness.

litmus

A dye that turns red in acid and blue in alkali.

mantis

An insect that holds its front legs as if praying.

nimbus

A dark grey cloud that brings rain.

obsess

To think about something all the time.

pelvis

The ring of bones at the base of your spine.

porous

Full of tiny holes that let water through.

rabies

A dangerous disease spread by animal bites.

radius

A line from the centre of a circle to its edge.

recess

A space set back in a wall; a break from work.

rumpus

A noisy fuss or commotion.

series

A number of similar things that come one after another.

status

A person's position compared to others.

stress

Worry caused by problems; to give extra weight to.

stylus

A pointed tool for writing or drawing, such as on a touch screen.

tennis

A game where players hit a ball over a net with rackets.

thesis

A long piece of writing done for a university degree.

unless

Except if.

versus

Against, especially in a sports match.

walrus

A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers.

Meanings are written for this site and checked against Merriam-Webster (4 November 2026). Words are in the ENABLE2K word list (public domain). More words ending in S, of every length ↗