Words Ending With EY
100 wordsWords ending in -EY form a distinctive corner of English vocabulary, blending everyday terms with nautical songs and medieval horses. This collection spans from the simple three-letter BEY to compound creations like BLINDSTOREY, offering word game players both familiar options and surprising discoveries.
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2Pattern Guide
Insights and recommendations for these words.
The -EY ending creates a satisfying blend of common vocabulary and obscure gems that reward players who look beyond the obvious choices.
Vocabulary & Language
Linguistic patterns and usage statistics
The -EY suffix often serves as a variant spelling of -Y, appearing in words where the preceding letter requires visual separation. Many -EY words derive from occupations and objects—JOCKEY, CHIMNEY, LATCHKEY—reflecting their concrete, everyday origins. This ending also appears frequently in informal or playful words like DOOHICKEY and MALARKEY, suggesting a linguistic pattern where -EY softens or casualizes nouns.
Total Words
246
0.1% of dictionary
Avg Length
6.0 letters
2.1 syllables
Top Scrabble
OUTJOCKEY
25 points
Longest Word
BLINDSTOREY
11 letters
Parts of Speech
Nouns dominate this pattern at 70%, with adjectives claiming 22%—a distribution that reflects -EY's role in naming things and describing sticky, hazy, or otherwise modified states. The average length of 6.0 letters sits comfortably in the sweet spot for word games.
Middle English and Old English together form the backbone of -EY words, pointing to deep Germanic roots in English vocabulary. The journey of CHIMNEY illustrates how words traveled through multiple languages: from Late Latin's camināta through Old French before settling into Middle English. Irish contributes a notable presence, bringing words that carry Celtic character into everyday English usage.
Word Games
High-value words for board games
Short (2-4)
the serum or watery part of milk that is separated from the curd in making cheese
Medium (5-7)
Long (8+)
something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known
key for raising or drawing back a latch or opening an outside door
Short (2-4)
the serum or watery part of milk that is separated from the curd in making cheese
Medium (5-7)
Long (8+)
something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known
QUEY delivers identical 16-point returns in both games, but JOCKEY illustrates the strategic split—scoring 22 in Scrabble versus 24 in Words With Friends thanks to WWF's boosted J value. OUTJOCKEY becomes even more attractive in WWF at 28 points compared to Scrabble's 25. When building off existing tiles, remember that LACQUEY and CLIQUEY both leverage the Q without requiring U to follow, making them valuable plays in either game.
Wordle
5-letter words for daily puzzles
Good Starters (E, A, R, S, T)
(used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
MATEY offers a strong opening with two vowels and the common consonants M and T. SAMEY provides similar vowel coverage while testing S, one of the most frequent starting letters in English.
Length Extremes
Longest and shortest valid words
Short -EY words like BEY and FEY pack meaning into minimal letters, while longer formations like BLINDSTOREY emerge from compound construction. The pattern accommodates both extremes because -EY functions as either a root ending or an attachable suffix.
Hidden Gems
Rare but valid words to surprise opponents
a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors
especially a light saddle horse for a woman
flattery designed to gain favor
having the sticky properties of an adhesive
CHANTEY—a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors—brings maritime history to your word game arsenal. Also spelled SHANTY, this variant catches opponents off guard while scoring respectably. Its nautical origins make it a fitting companion to other seafaring vocabulary.
Popular crossword answers
Words frequently used in crossword puzzles with common clues.