Words with the letter Y

The letter Y is a versatile consonant in Scrabble, valued at 4 points. It often acts as both a consonant and a vowel, which gives it a unique flexibility in word formation. Short words like by, my, and yes are useful for quick plays and can fit into tight spots on the board. Because of its moderate point value, placing Y on double or triple letter score tiles can boost your score significantly, even with shorter words. Its dual nature allows you to create or extend a wide variety of words, making it a valuable tile to hold onto.

Strategically, Y shines in longer words like yard, yawn, yield, or young, especially when combined with premium squares to maximize points. It’s also common in endings such as -ly or -y, which can help you extend existing words and increase your score. Knowing a range of Y words and recognizing its vowel-like role can improve your rack management and open up new opportunities on the board. With thoughtful play, the letter Y can be a powerful contributor to your Scrabble success.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
adjunctly	27	27
adjuratory	23	23
adjustability	30	30
adjutancy	26	26
admirability	22	22
admirably	19	19
admiralty	16	16
admiringly	20	20
admissibility	23	23
admittedly	18	18
admonishingly	26	26
admonitorily	20	20
admonitory	17	17
adolescently	21	21
adoptability	22	22
adoptively	21	21
adorability	18	18
adorably	15	15
adoringly	16	16
adrenalectomy	24	24
adrenergically	25	25
adroitly	12	12
adulatory	14	14
adulterously	19	19
adultery	13	13