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
canny	12	12
canonically	23	23
canonicity	20	20
canonry	14	14
canopy	15	15
canopying	21	21
canorously	18	18
cantankerously	27	27
canty	11	11
canyon	13	13
canyoneer	16	16
canyoneering	22	22
canyoneers	17	17
canyoning	19	19
canyonings	20	20
canyons	14	14
capably	19	19
capaciously	24	24
capacitively	28	28
capacity	19	19
capillarity	21	21
capillary	19	19
capitally	19	19
capitulary	20	20
capriciously	25	25