Best Wordle guesses ending with Y
If you know the answer is a five-letter word ending with Y, these are the strongest guesses on this list. Each uses different letters picked from the ones that turn up most often in five-letter Wordle answers, so a single guess tests as many likely letters as possible. After you play one, enter the green, yellow and grey tiles in the solver above to cut the list down.
About the letter Y
Y can act as a vowel, which is why most words with no A, E, I, O or U, such as LYMPH and CRYPT, rely on it.
In Scrabble, Y is worth 4 points, and a standard set has 2 Y tiles. For comparison, 94 five-letter words start with Y.
Common and uncommon words
379 of the 906 words (42%) are common English words. 527 are rarer entries such as COOKY, LEGGY and SULKY. Rare words are still valid in Scrabble-style games, but Wordle answers are almost always familiar words, so the highlighted words are the ones to try first.
Frequently asked questions
How many 5 letter words end in Y?
Our list has 906 five-letter words ending with Y. 379 of them are common words and 351 are the kind of words used as Wordle answers. The list is based on the public-domain ENABLE word list, last updated September 26, 2026.
What is a good Wordle word ending with Y?
RELAY is the strongest guess on this page because its letters are the ones most often found in five-letter Wordle answers. ENTRY and STRAY are good alternatives.
Which 5 letter word that ends in Y scores the most in Scrabble?
JAZZY scores 33 points at face value, the highest on this list.
What are some common 5 letter words ending with Y?
Common examples include RELAY, LEARY, EARLY, READY, REPAY and ENTRY. They are highlighted in the list above.