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Words ending in Y are extremely common in English. The adjective suffix -Y (HAPPY, RAINY, WINDY, FUNNY) turns many nouns into adjectives. The adverb suffix -LY (QUICKLY, SLOWLY, RAPIDLY) generates tens of thousands of adverbs.
In Scrabble, Y-ending words are strategic because Y is 4 points — a good value — and Y-enders frequently anchor premium-square plays. Short Y-enders: AY, BY, MY, OY, BAY, BOY, BUY, DAY, DEY, DRY, DYE.
In Wordle, -Y endings are among the most common solutions — puzzle designers love Y-endings because they pair with every vowel. The -LY adverb suffix, the -RY noun suffix (BAKERY, WINERY), and the -CY abstract-noun suffix (AGENCY, POLICY) together account for a huge share of Y-endings.
We count 19,520 Y-ending entries, making up around 5.4% of the list. The Y tile carries 4 points in standard Scrabble scoring.
PIZZAZZY earns 49 Scrabble points before any bonuses — our top Y-final score. Premium-square placement is where the extra multipliers come from.
AY is our shortest Y-ending entry at 2 letters. These tiny suffix-friendly words are hook fodder: attach one to an existing board word and you score without committing your full rack.