5-Letter Words Ending With DY
100 wordsFive-letter words ending in DY form a distinctive cluster in English, blending informal speech with descriptive adjectives. This pattern captures everything from casual greetings to vivid character descriptions, making these words both conversational and strategically valuable.
Pattern Guide
Word recommendations for board games.
Word Games
High-value words for board games
Top 5-Letter Words
an expression of greeting
lewd or obscene talk or writing
informal term for a young child
British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970)
intensely fashionable for a short time
a city of central Sri Lanka that was the last capital of the ancient kings of Ceylon; a resort and religious center
Top 5-Letter Words
lewd or obscene talk or writing
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
the galley or pantry of a small ship
an expression of greeting
a city of central Sri Lanka that was the last capital of the ancient kings of Ceylon; a resort and religious center
informal term for a young child
dirty and messy; covered with mud or muck
HOWDY leads Scrabble scoring at 15 points thanks to the H and W combination, while BAWDY takes top honors in Words With Friends at 14 points where the W carries extra weight. BUDDY and CUDDY perform notably better in WWF due to different letter valuations, each reaching 13 points compared to their modest Scrabble scores. Words like FADDY and WIDDY offer solid Scrabble-specific value that doesn't translate as strongly to WWF play.
Wordle
5-letter words for daily puzzles
Good Starters (E, A, R, S, T)
READY delivers excellent coverage with two vowels and the common consonants R and D. TARDY works as a follow-up guess, testing different vowel positions while reusing the strategic D-Y ending.
Hidden Gems
Rare but valid words to surprise opponents
BAWDY means lewd or obscene talk or writing. This word scores well in both major word games and carries enough literary credibility to surprise opponents who might challenge it. Shakespeare used it liberally, so you're in good company.
Popular crossword answers
Words frequently used in crossword puzzles with common clues.