7 Words Ending in BAY
The ending BAY appears in 7 words, from 3-letter words up to 7 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 4 entries. Average word length: 6.0 letters.
Y is an extremely common ending. It forms adjectives from nouns (rainy, sunny, dusty), abstract nouns (-ity, -ty: beauty, liberty), and adverbs (-ly: quickly, slowly).
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in BAY: SICKBAY (18 pts), FOREBAY (15 pts), GOOMBAY (15 pts), EMBAY (12 pts), REDBAY (12 pts). The shortest is BAY (3 letters) and the longest is FOREBAY (7 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with MUST.
Notable words: EMBAY — to enclose in a bay [v].; REDBAY — a small tree [n].; FOREBAY — a reservoir from which water is taken to run equipment [n]. Browse words ending in ALONE for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in BAY?
SICKBAY scores 18 points. Runner-up: FOREBAY at 15 points. See words starting with BO for more high-value options.
How many words end in BAY?
Our dictionary has 7 words that end in BAY. They range from 3 to 7 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (4).
What is the shortest word that ends in BAY?
BAY at just 3 letters. It means: of a certain colour [adj, v].