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
butylene	16	16
butylenes	17	17
butyls	13	13
butyral	14	14
butyraldehyde	26	26
butyraldehydes	27	27
butyrals	15	15
butyrate	14	14
butyrates	15	15
butyric	16	16
butyrin	14	14
butyrins	15	15
butyrophenone	26	26
butyrophenones	27	27
butyrous	15	15
butyryl	16	16
butyryls	17	17
buxomly	24	24
buy	9	9
buyable	17	17
buyback	23	23
buybacks	24	24
buyer	11	11
buyers	12	12
buying	15	15