Five-Letter Words Containing Y
2440 wordsExplore our curated collection of 2440 five-letter words that contain Y. Notable entries include "abbey" and "abody" and "abray". Y is worth 4 points in Scrabble — a mid-range tile that rewards strategic placement on premium squares.
Updated June 2026
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AbbeyAbodyAbrayAbseyAbyesAbysmAbyssAccoyAcedyAcidyAckeyAclysAcrylAcylsAdagyAdatyAdaysAdlayAdoxyAdytaAfleyAfrayAgamyAgatyAggryAgleyAgonyAgueyAieryAlaryAlbynAldayAlityAliyaAlkydAlkylAllayAlleyAlloyAllylAlodyAlogyAlwayAmbayAmbryAmityAmplyAmpyxAmyloAmylsAngryAnhydAnnoyAnomyAntsyAnuryAperyAppayApplyAptlyArabyArchyArefyArrayArsylArtlyArtsyArylsAscryAssayAstayAswayAsylaAsyleAsyncAtaxyAtelyAtimyAtomyAtonyAtopyAttryAtypyAuntyAurylAvenyAveryAwaysAwklyAyahsAyelpAyensAyinsAyletAylluAyondAyontAyousAyuyuAzofy
Word lists are curated for the Word Challenge game and may not include every word in a standard dictionary.
Tips for Using These Words
- • Wordle: When Wordle reveals Y is in the word (yellow tile), this list of 2440 words containing Y helps you narrow down the answer.
- • Scrabble: Look for words with Y that also include high-value tiles to maximise your score. Aim for premium squares to boost your total.
- • Crosswords: Use the word list to find answers that fit your clue pattern. Words containing Y are common in crossword construction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many five-letter words containing Y are there?
- There are 2440 five-letter words containing the letter Y in the Word Challenge word list — one of the most populated letter groups for this word length. Examples include abbey, abody, abray, absey, abyes.
- How can I use five-letter words containing Y in Wordle?
- When you've confirmed that Y is somewhere in the word, use this list to find valid guesses. Focus on words with common letters like E, A, R, S, and T to maximise your chances. Good starting guesses from this list include abbey and abody.
- Are these five-letter words valid in Scrabble?
- The 2440 five-letter words containing the letter Y on this page come from the Word Challenge word list and are suitable for Scrabble, Wordle, and other word games. The letter Y is worth 4 points in Scrabble. They can be played directly or used to extend existing words on the board.
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