5 Letter Words Ending in LY

Complete list of 56 five-letter words ending in LY. Great for solving Wordle puzzles and word games.

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Find all 56 five-letter words that end with "LY". Whether you're stuck on a Wordle puzzle or looking for the perfect word in Scrabble, this list has you covered.

Complete Word List (56 words)

AMPLY
APPLY
APTLY
BADLY
BELLY
BILLY
BULLY
BURLY
COYLY
CURLY
DAILY
DALLY
DILLY
DIMLY
DOLLY
DRYLY
DULLY
EARLY
FILLY
FOLLY
FULLY
GAILY
GAYLY
GIRLY
GODLY
GOLLY
GULLY
HILLY
HOLLY
HOTLY
ICILY
IMPLY
JELLY
JOLLY
LOWLY
MADLY
MANLY
MEALY
NEWLY
NOBLY
ODDLY
RALLY
REPLY
SADLY
SALLY
SCALY
SHYLY
SILLY
SLYLY
SULLY
SURLY
TALLY
TRULY
WILLY
WOOLY
WRYLY

Complete List of 5 Letter Words Ending In LY

Searching for 5 letter words ending in LY? You've found the definitive list of all 56 five-letter words with this crisp consonant ending. LY endings typically form adverbs from adjectives. This resource is invaluable for Wordle players who've identified the ending letters.

Why LY Endings Matter in Word Games

Knowing 5 letter words ending in LY gives you a significant advantage. When you've discovered the answer ends in "LY", you've eliminated thousands of possibilities. This list of 56 words ending in LY includes examples like AMPLY, APPLY, APTLY, BADLY, BELLY. The average word here contains 1.0 vowels, which helps you plan your next guesses effectively. Watch for double-letter words like APPLY, BELLY, BILLY in this collection.

Finding -LY Words in Wordle

If Wordle reveals the answer ends with LY, focus on identifying the starting letters next. Common starting patterns you'll find in this -LY word list include various consonant combinations and vowel starters. Words like BILLY, BULLY, BURLY, COYLY, CURLY show the diversity of options. The LY ending creates a distinct sound that pairs with many different starting combinations.

Strategy for Words Ending With LY

With 56 five-letter words ending in LY, strategy matters. Use our word filter to combine this ending with any known starting letters or excluded characters. In Scrabble, -LY words can help you reach premium squares when you've got the right tiles. AMPLY, BURLY, DOLLY, GAILY are just a few examples showing how versatile words ending in LY can be across different word games.

Wordle Answer History

32 of 56 words in this list have been official Wordle answers — that's 57% of the entire list. This pattern is heavily represented in Wordle history!

AMPLY
Puzzle #1733 · Mar 18, 2026
SULLY
Puzzle #1676 · Jan 20, 2026
FILLY
Puzzle #1661 · Jan 5, 2026
HOLLY
Puzzle #1592 · Oct 28, 2025
DALLY
Puzzle #1560 · Sep 26, 2025

Earliest from this list: BADLY (Nov 2021), BELLY (Aug 2021) — plus 25 more answers from this word list.

Deep Letter Analysis for LY Words

Words ending in LY average 1.0 vowels per word — below the typical 2.0. The most frequent vowel is A (17 appearances), and the dominant consonant is L (80 times).

45%
Double Letters
(25 words)
41%
All Unique Letters
(23 words)
4.4
Avg Unique Letters
(out of 5)
88%
Consonant Clusters
(49 words with 3+ consonants)

A significant 45% contain repeated letters — remember to consider double letters when guessing words with this pattern.

Difficulty & Rarity Score

Expert
4% common words · 4% contain rare letters (J, Q, X, Z, V, K)

This list of 56 words ending in LY is rated Expert. With just 4% common words, this is one of the most challenging letter patterns in Wordle. The average Scrabble score is 10.3 points per word.

🏆 Highest Scrabble Scores

JELLY15 pts
JOLLY15 pts
SHYLY14 pts

📉 Lowest Scrabble Scores

TRULY8 pts
TALLY8 pts
SURLY8 pts

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Vowel vs Consonant Balance

0% of LY- words are vowel-rich (3+ vowels), while 89% are consonant-heavy (0-1 vowels). This list is consonant-dense — use vowel-rich openers like RAISE or AUDIO to eliminate quickly.

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Most Start With "S"

14% of words ending in LY begin with S, then D (13%) and G (11%). Use this to guide your early guesses when you've identified the ending.

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Avg Scrabble Score: 10.3

Words in this list average 10.3 Scrabble points. The highest-scoring word is JELLY (15 points). This is above average — look for high-value tiles!

Refine Your Search

56 words found
AMPLY
APPLY
APTLY
BADLY
BELLY
BILLY
BULLY
BURLY
COYLY
CURLY
DAILY
DALLY
DILLY
DIMLY
DOLLY
DRYLY
DULLY
EARLY
FILLY
FOLLY
FULLY
GAILY
GAYLY
GIRLY
GODLY
GOLLY
GULLY
HILLY
HOLLY
HOTLY
ICILY
IMPLY
JELLY
JOLLY
LOWLY
MADLY
MANLY
MEALY
NEWLY
NOBLY
ODDLY
RALLY
REPLY
SADLY
SALLY
SCALY
SHYLY
SILLY
SLYLY
SULLY
SURLY
TALLY
TRULY
WILLY
WOOLY
WRYLY

Letter Position Analysis

Most common letters in each position for this word list:

Position 1
S (14%)
D (13%)
G (11%)
Position 2
A (21%)
O (20%)
I (14%)
Position 3
L (39%)
Y (11%)
D (9%)
Position 4
L (100%)
Position 5
Y (100%)

Featured Words for Wordle

EARLY
Common word, great for Wordle
TRULY
Common word, great for Wordle

Common Patterns in This List

Most common beginnings for these words:

Quick Strategy Tips

1

Ending in "LY" is very common in 5-letter words!

2

"-LY" words are typically adverbs. Think of descriptive words!

3

Focus on identifying the starting letters to narrow down these 56 words.

Word Difficulty Breakdown

Common Words

2

Everyday words, easier to guess

EARLYTRULY

Less Common Words

54

May be harder to guess, but still valid

AMPLYAPPLYAPTLYBADLYBELLYBILLY+48 more

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