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6-letter words with N as the 1st letter and Y as the 6th letter

Thirty-seven six-letter words start with N and end in Y; NAZIFY leads the base score at 21.

37 wordsTop pick NEARLYHighest score NAZIFY 21

10 of 37 are everyday words (27%). A mix of familiar words and game-only finds.

With N in 1st place, S is the most common 6th letter (142 words). The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.

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Best words to play first 37 · most-used first

  • NEARLY9
  • NOBODY12
  • NEARBY11
  • NICELY11
  • NAMELY11
  • NOTIFY12
  • NINETY9
  • NEATLY9
  • NOTARY9
  • NIGHTY13
  • NIMBLY13
  • NUMPTY13
  • NICETY11
  • NUMBLY13
  • NIGGLY11
  • NIBBLY13
  • NONARY9
  • NUBBLY13
  • NAPERY11
  • NONGAY10
  • NAYSAY12
  • NEEDLY10
  • NUDELY10
  • NOSILY9
  • NIGHLY13
  • NOTCHY14
  • NAFFLY15
  • NAIFLY12
  • NAZIFY21
  • NEBULY11
  • NETTLY9
  • NEXTLY16
  • NIDIFY13
  • NITERY9
  • NOMADY12
  • NOVITY12

Showing the top 36 of 37 words. See every valid word

All valid words 37

A to Z. Includes rare and Collins-only words. Linked tiles open the word's meaning, score and rhymes.

  • NAFFLY15
  • NAIFLY12
  • NAMELY11
  • NAPERY11
  • NAYSAY12
  • NAZIFY21
  • NEARBY11
  • NEARLY9
  • NEATLY9
  • NEBULY11
  • NEEDLY10
  • NETTLY9
  • NEXTLY16
  • NIBBLY13
  • NICELY11
  • NICETY11
  • NIDIFY13
  • NIGGLY11
  • NIGHLY13
  • NIGHTY13
  • NIMBLY13
  • NINETY9
  • NITERY9
  • NOBODY12
  • NOMADY12
  • NONARY9
  • NONGAY10
  • NOSILY9
  • NOTARY9
  • NOTCHY14
  • NOTIFY12
  • NOVITY12
  • NUBBLY13
  • NUDELY10
  • NUDITY10
  • NUMBLY13
  • NUMPTY13
Letters by positionIn 49% of these words the 5th letter is L.
2nd letter
  1. I27%
  2. O24%
  3. E19%
3rd letter
  1. M14%
  2. T14%
  3. B11%
4th letter
  1. E19%
  2. I16%
  3. B11%
5th letter
  1. L49%
  2. T16%
  3. R11%

Highest-scoring words

Scrabble and Words With Friends points, before board bonuses
Score spreadMost of these words score 9 in Scrabble; NAZIFY tops the list with 21. Scores before board bonuses.
  1. 99 points: 8 words
  2. 10 points: 4 words
  3. 1111 points: 7 words
  4. 12 points: 6 words
  5. 1313 points: 8 words
  6. 14 points: 1 words
  7. 1515 points: 1 words
  8. 16 points: 1 words
  9. 1717 points: 0 words
  10. 18 points: 0 words
  11. 1919 points: 0 words
  12. 20 points: 0 words
  13. 2121 points: 1 words
WordScrabbleWords With FriendsDictionaries
NAZIFY2121All three
NEXTLY1617Collins only
NAFFLY1516Collins only
NOTCHY1414Collins · NWL
NIGHTY1313All three
NIMBLY1316All three
NUMPTY1316Collins only
NUMBLY1317All three
NIBBLY1316NWL only
NUBBLY1317All three
NIGHLY1314Collins only
NIDIFY1313All three

This N-to-Y frame has a useful split: all 37 matches share the same first and last letters, yet the middle changes enough to include NEARLY, NOBODY, and NICELY. Ten entries are common, and the score leader is a much rarer-looking choice.

What stands out in the letter pattern

  • 37 tournament words match the fixed letter positions.
  • NEARLY is a recognizable example; NOBODY adds a second useful anchor.
  • NAZIFY scores 21 points in the score ranking.
  • NEARLY, NOBODY, and NEARBY are strong recognition cues, with NICELY and NAMELY adding familiar adverbs.

Which examples should you check first?

NEARLY, NOBODY, and NEARBY are strong recognition cues, with NICELY and NAMELY adding familiar adverbs. Ten words qualify as common. The rest make this more than a list of everyday vocabulary, especially when you are searching for a scoring play.

NAZIFY leads at 21 points, five above NEXTLY at 16. NAFFLY reaches 15, and NOTCHY scores 14. The sizeable gap between the leader and familiar options is a reminder to separate likely words from high-value possibilities.

The shared N start and Y finish are already settled, so focus your attention on the four middle letters. NEARLY, NOBODY, and NICELY offer distinct internal patterns. NAZIFY sits at the opposite end of the familiarity and score spectrum.

Nearby N-start frames are much larger: 142 words run from N to S and 63 run from N to E, against 37 for this N-to-Y set. Dictionary coverage splits the group too, with Collins holding 36 of the matches, NWL2023 29, and ENABLE 24.

How can you narrow the candidates?

  1. Start with NEARLY as a spelling model.
  2. Compare the shape of NOBODY with the spaces on your board.
  3. The fixed Y means every choice finishes alike.

What is the practical limitation?

Note

Ten entries are common, and the score leader is a much rarer-looking choice Check your game’s word list before playing an unfamiliar entry.

Questions people ask

What is the highest-scoring match?
NAZIFY scores 21 points, the highest base score among the matches. NEXTLY follows at 16, then NAFFLY at 15. Those less familiar forms outscore common entries such as NEARLY, so check your game’s accepted list before playing them.
How many familiar choices are in the set?
Ten matches fall within the common-word measure. NEARLY, NOBODY, NEARBY, and NICELY are among the recognizable examples; the remaining entries include rarer forms such as NAZIFY and NUBBLY.
Are all of these words common?
No. 10 matches meet the common-word measure. NEARLY and NOBODY are useful recognition cues, but several candidates are uncommon or specialized, and the less familiar forms deserve a closer look.

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