Ending in YS
4 words · highest scoring is plays at 10 points
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About 5 Letter Words Ending in YS
There are 4 five letter words ending in YS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is plays at 10 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 4 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — PLAYS, PRAYS, STAYS 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 YS — it is the same set either way.
For a wider net, try 5 Letter Words With YS or Words Ending in YS, which drops the length limit entirely.
5 Letter Words Ending in YS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Ending in YS
- plays10
- prays10
- stays8
- trays8
Common 5 Letter Words Ending in YS
- plays10
- prays10
- stays8
- trays8
5 Letter Words Ending in YS by First Letter
5 Letter Words Ending in YS Defined
- playsVerb · 10 points
- engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose
- praysVerb · 10 points
- address a prayer to God or another deity
- staysVerb · 8 points
- remain in the same place
- traysNoun · 8 points
- a flat, shallow container with a raised rim, typically used for carrying food and drink, or for holding small items or loose material
5 Letter Words Ending in YS: Questions
How many five letter words ending in YS are there?
There are 4 five letter words ending in YS in our dictionary, and 4 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words ending in YS?
PLAYS is the highest scoring option at 10 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words ending in YS?
PLAYS, PRAYS, STAYS are among the most familiar five letter words ending in YS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words ending in YS 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.