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
cachexy	24	24
cacodyl	17	17
cacodyls	18	18
cacography	25	25
caconym	19	19
caconymies	22	22
caconyms	20	20
caconymy	22	22
cacophonously	29	29
cacophony	23	23
cadastrally	19	19
cadaverously	24	24
caddishly	19	19
caddy	12	12
caddying	18	18
cadency	17	17
cadgy	13	13
caducity	18	18
caecally	18	18
cagey	12	12
cageyness	17	17
cageynesses	19	19
cagily	14	14
cagy	11	11
cairny	12	12