5 Letter Words Hub · Ending in Y
5 Letter Words Ending in Y
364 of Wordle’s 2,315 official answer words end in Y, about 1 in 6. The full list is below, grouped by starting letter.
Why Y shows up at the end so often
Y is one of the most common final letters in English five letter words, usually turning a root word into an adjective or adverb, words like DUSTY or HAPPY often follow this pattern. If you’ve confirmed Y in the last position, you’ve already ruled out a large share of the answer list, and the words that remain often share a predictable shape.
What usually comes right before the Y
Looking at the letter directly before the final Y across all 364 words, a few letters dominate:
- L comes right before Y in 56 words (like DAILY or FULLY).
- T in 46 words, D in 38, and R in 33 follow.
- K shows up in 31 words, more than you might expect, think MURKY or ROCKY.
If you’ve placed Y at the end and are guessing the fourth letter, L, T, D, R, and K are worth testing before less common options.
All 364 words, by starting letter
Wordle tips for a word ending in Y
- Once Y is confirmed in the last position, focus your remaining guesses on the fourth letter. L, T, D, R, and K cover the majority of words in this list.
- Many words ending in Y are adjectives describing a quality (DUSTY, MURKY, ROCKY), which can help you think of candidates even without scanning the full list.
- Don’t forget Y can also appear earlier in a word without being the last letter. This list only covers words where Y is specifically the final letter.
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FAQ
How many Wordle answers end in Y?
364 out of 2,315 words in the official answer list, about 16%.
What letter usually comes right before the Y?
L is the most common, appearing in 56 words, followed by T, D, and R. Together these four letters account for nearly half of all words ending in Y (about 48%).
Does this include words where Y appears but isn’t the last letter?
No. This list only includes words where Y is specifically the fifth and final letter.