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
calory	12	12
calotype	17	17
calotypes	18	18
caloyer	13	13
caloyers	14	14
calumniously	25	25
calumny	18	18
calumnying	24	24
calvary	17	17
calycate	17	17
calyceal	18	18
calyces	16	16
calycine	18	18
calycle	17	17
calycles	18	18
calyculi	19	19
calypso	16	16
calypsoes	18	18
calypsonian	22	22
calypsonians	23	23
calypsos	17	17
calypter	17	17
calypters	18	18
calyptra	17	17
calyptras	18	18