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
cajolery	23	23
cakey	14	14
caky	13	13
calamary	17	17
calamitously	23	23
calamity	17	17
calcareously	23	23
calcify	19	19
calcifying	25	25
calculatedly	25	25
calculatingly	28	28
calefactory	23	23
calisaya	14	14
calisayas	15	15
callboy	17	17
callboys	18	18
calligraphy	25	25
callipygian	24	24
callipygous	24	24
callosity	16	16
callously	18	18
callowly	19	19
calmly	16	16
calorically	22	22
calorimetry	20	20