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
calyx	18	18
calyxes	20	20
campanology	26	26
campily	19	19
campy	16	16
campylobacter	31	31
campylobacters	32	32
campylotropous	30	30
canary	12	12
cancerously	22	22
candidacy	20	20
candidly	17	17
candleberry	22	22
candy	12	12
candyfloss	21	21
candyflosses	23	23
candying	18	18
candyman	19	19
candymen	19	19
candytuft	20	20
candytufts	21	21
caninity	15	15
cannery	14	14
cannily	15	15
cannonry	16	16