Best word game guesses ending with Y
If you know the answer is a six-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 six-letter puzzle 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, 99 six-letter words start with Y.
Common and uncommon words
385 of the 1,176 words (33%) are common English words. 791 are rarer entries such as CLIQUY, LUSHLY and SWAMPY. Rare words are still valid in Scrabble-style games, but puzzle answers are almost always familiar words, so the highlighted words are the ones to try first.
Frequently asked questions
How many 6 letter words end in Y?
Our list has 1,176 six-letter words ending with Y. 385 of them are common words and 384 are the kind of words used as puzzle answers. The list is based on the public-domain ENABLE word list, last updated September 26, 2026.
What is a good word game word ending with Y?
NEARLY is the strongest guess on this page because its letters are the ones most often found in six-letter puzzle answers. MISERY and POETRY are good alternatives.
Which 6 letter word that ends in Y scores the most in Scrabble?
FRIZZY scores 30 points at face value, the highest on this list. Among everyday words, SNAZZY is the best at 27 points.
What are some common 6 letter words ending with Y?
Common examples include NEARLY, REALTY, CARNEY, SENTRY, DEARLY and NEATLY. They are highlighted in the list above.