Ending in Y With L

17 words · highest scoring is lazy at 16 points

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About 4 Letter Words Ending in Y With L

There are 17 four letter words ending in Y and containing L in our dictionary. The highest scoring is lazy at 16 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 17 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fillALLY, LADY, PLAY among them.

The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it. This list is also searched as words ending with Y — it is the same set either way.

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4 Letter Words Ending in Y With L Defined

allyNoun · 7 points
a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose
dulyAdverb · 8 points
in accordance with what is required or appropriate; following proper procedure or arrangement
ladyNoun · 8 points
a polite or formal way of referring to a woman
lilyNoun · 7 points
a bulbous plant with large trumpet-shaped, typically fragrant, flowers on a tall, slender stem
playVerb · 9 points
engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose
relyVerb · 7 points
depend on with full trust or confidence

4 Letter Words Ending in Y With L: Questions

How many four letter words ending in Y and containing L are there?

There are 17 four letter words ending in Y and containing L in our dictionary, and 17 of them are common words most players will already know.

What is the highest scoring word among four letter words ending in Y and containing L?

LAZY is the highest scoring option at 16 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common four letter words ending in Y and containing L?

ALLY, LADY, PLAY are among the most familiar four letter words ending in Y and containing L. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these four letter words ending in Y and containing L valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?

Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.