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
buyoff	18	18
buyoffs	19	19
buyout	13	13
buyouts	14	14
buys	10	10
buzzy	29	29
by	7	7
bycatch	20	20
bycatches	22	22
bye	8	8
byelaw	15	15
byelaws	16	16
byes	9	9
bygone	14	14
bygones	15	15
bylaw	14	14
bylaws	15	15
byline	13	13
bylined	15	15
byliner	14	14
byliners	15	15
bylines	14	14
bylining	18	18
byname	15	15
bynames	16	16