Scrabble Words Ending in -RY — From ARCHERY to JEWELRY
The -RY suffix is one of the most versatile in Scrabble. It forms nouns (BAKERY, BRAVERY), adjectives (WINTRY, HUNGRY), and appears in hundreds of valid words. The R contributes just 1 point, but Y adds 4 — and the real scoring comes from premium letters in the root word like J, K, W, and H.
20 pts
JEWELRY (Top)
19 pts
HICKORY
18 pts
MOCKERY
15 pts
ARCHERY
Highest-Scoring -RY Words
JEWELRY — 20 Points
J=8, E=1, W=4, E=1, L=1, R=1, Y=4 · 7 letters · Bingo candidate
JEWELRY combines the J tile (8pts) with W (4pts) and Y (4pts) for a 20-point base. As a 7-letter word, it qualifies for the 50-point bingo bonus — a potential 70-point single play.
🌳 HICKORY
19 pts · H=4, I=1, C=3, K=5, O=1, R=1, Y=4 · K tile powerhouse
😤 MOCKERY
18 pts · M=3, O=1, C=3, K=5, E=1, R=1, Y=4 · K + C combo
🏹 ARCHERY
15 pts · A=1, R=1, C=3, H=4, E=1, R=1, Y=4 · Common tiles
⚔️ BRAVERY
15 pts · B=3, R=1, A=1, V=4, E=1, R=1, Y=4 · V tile value
Solid Mid-Range -RY Plays
Strategy for -RY Words
7-letter -RY words are bingo gold: JEWELRY, HICKORY, ARCHERY, BRAVERY, MOCKERY — all 7 letters. Hold R and Y together and build toward these bingos for 50-point bonuses.
Hook existing words: JEWEL→JEWELRY, ARCHER→ARCHERY, BRAVE→BRAVERY. If the root is already on the board, extend it with RY to score the full word again plus parallels.
Short -RY for tight spots: DRY (7pts), FRY (9pts), TRY (6pts), CRY (8pts), and PRY (8pts) are compact 3-letter plays that fit anywhere on a crowded board.
💡 Key Insight
The -RY suffix is the best bingo-forming ending for words containing K, J, or W. These premium consonants rarely appear in other 7-letter-friendly suffixes, making -RY your go-to when holding these tiles.
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