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
bypass	14	14
bypassed	17	17
bypasses	16	16
bypassing	20	20
bypast	14	14
bypath	16	16
bypaths	17	17
byplay	17	17
byplays	18	18
byproduct	22	22
byproducts	23	23
byre	9	9
byres	10	10
byrl	10	10
byrled	13	13
byrling	16	16
byrls	11	11
byrnie	12	12
byrnies	13	13
byroad	12	12
byroads	13	13
bys	8	8
byssal	12	12
byssi	10	10
byssinoses	16	16