Words Ending in YS

Q: How many words ending in YS are there?

There are 842 words ending in YS in our combined English word list. The most common length is 7 letters, with 210 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

Q: What is the highest-scoring word ending in YS?

HOKEYPOKEYS is worth 30 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are CLANJAMFRAYS (29), SUPERHIGHWAYS (28), BREEZEWAYS (27).

Q: What are some common words ending in YS?

Everyday examples include NOWADAYS , DESTROYS , STAYS , BUYS , ALWAYS , HOLIDAYS , PAYS , WAYS . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: What is the longest word ending in YS?

RADIOIMMUNOASSAYS has 17 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, EXPRESSWAYS (11 letters) is the longest common one.

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How common is YS at the end of words?

Our combined English word list has 842 words ending in YS. Most are 7 letters long, they average 14.9 points, the best is HOKEYPOKEYS (30 points) and S is the most common first letter (10.8%).

Total words: 842
Most common length: 7 letters; 210 words
Average Scrabble score: 14.9; out of 30 max
Longest word: RADIOIMMUNOASSAYS; 17 letters
Most common first letter: S; 10.8% of words

Most common first letters

s 10.8%
c 8.9%
p 8.3%

Top vowel pairs

oo3.7%
ou3%
ea2.4%

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Highest-scoring word ending in YS

h ₄o ₁k ₅e ₁y ₄p ₃o ₁k ₅e ₁y ₄s ₁

H 4 + O 1 + K 5 + E 1 + Y 4 + P 3 + O 1 + K 5 + E 1 + Y 4 + S 1 = 30 points

Double word: 60 pts
Triple word: 90 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

hokeypokeys

No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.

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How many words ending in YS are there?

There are 842 words ending in YS in our combined English word list. The most common length is 7 letters, with 210 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring word ending in YS?

HOKEYPOKEYS is worth 30 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are CLANJAMFRAYS (29), SUPERHIGHWAYS (28), BREEZEWAYS (27).

What are some common words ending in YS?

Everyday examples include NOWADAYS, DESTROYS, STAYS, BUYS, ALWAYS, HOLIDAYS, PAYS, WAYS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

What is the longest word ending in YS?

RADIOIMMUNOASSAYS has 17 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, EXPRESSWAYS (11 letters) is the longest common one.

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All Words Ending in YS 842 words

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6-Letter Words Ending in YS 108

7-Letter Words Ending in YS 210

8-Letter Words Ending in YS 201

9-Letter Words Ending in YS 145

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