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
byssinosis	16	16
byssus	12	12
byssuses	14	14
bystander	16	16
bystanders	17	17
bystreet	13	13
bystreets	14	14
bytalk	16	16
bytalks	17	17
byte	9	9
bytes	10	10
byway	15	15
byways	16	16
byword	15	15
bywords	16	16
bywork	18	18
byworks	19	19
byzant	21	21
byzants	22	22
cabbagey	21	21
cabbagy	20	20
cabby	16	16
cabinetry	18	18
cableway	20	20
cableways	21	21