5 Words Ending in JOY
The ending JOY appears in 5 words, from 3-letter words up to 7 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 5.8 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 JOY: KILLJOY (21 pts), OVERJOY (20 pts), REENJOY (17 pts), ENJOY (15 pts), JOY (13 pts). The shortest is JOY (3 letters) and the longest is KILLJOY (7 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with NIB.
Notable words: ENJOY — to grab pleasure in [v].; KILLJOY — one who spoils the fun of others [n]. Browse words ending in IFF for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in JOY?
KILLJOY scores 21 points. Runner-up: OVERJOY at 20 points. See words starting with HOBO for more high-value options.
How many words end in JOY?
Our dictionary has 5 words that end in JOY. They range from 3 to 7 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that ends in JOY?
JOY at just 3 letters. It means: to rejoice [v].