Ending in Y
224 words · highest scoring is frequency at 26 points
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About 9 Letter Words Ending in Y
There are 224 nine letter words ending in Y in our dictionary. The highest scoring is frequency at 26 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 224 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ABSURDITY, EVIDENTLY, OUTWARDLY 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.
9 Letter Words Ending in Y at a Glance
Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words Ending in Y
- frequency26
- amazingly24
- awkwardly23
- exemplary23
- orthodoxy23
- proximity23
- excitedly22
- hypocrisy22
Common 9 Letter Words Ending in Y
- absurdity15
- blasphemy21
- dentistry13
- frequency26
- knowingly20
- nervously15
- proximity23
- specialty16
9 Letter Words Ending in Y Defined
- absurdityNoun · 15 points
- the quality or state of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable
- carefullyAdverb · 17 points
- in a way that deliberately avoids harm or errors; cautiously
- evidentlyAdverb · 16 points
- in a way that is clearly seen or understood; obviously
- knowinglyAdverb · 20 points
- in a way that suggests one has secret knowledge or awareness
- outwardlyAdverb · 16 points
- on the surface
- seeminglyAdverb · 15 points
- so as to give the impression of having a certain quality; apparently
9 Letter Words Ending in Y: Questions
How many nine letter words ending in Y are there?
There are 224 nine letter words ending in Y in our dictionary, and 224 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words ending in Y?
FREQUENCY is the highest scoring option at 26 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common nine letter words ending in Y?
ABSURDITY, EVIDENTLY, OUTWARDLY are among the most familiar nine letter words ending in Y. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these nine letter words ending in Y 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.