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
captaincy	21	21
captiously	20	20
captivity	21	21
capybara	19	19
capybaras	20	20
caravansary	21	21
caraway	15	15
caraways	16	16
carbamyl	20	20
carbamyls	21	21
carbaryl	17	17
carbaryls	18	18
carbocyclic	29	29
carbohydrase	23	23
carbohydrases	24	24
carbohydrate	23	23
carbohydrates	24	24
carbonyl	18	18
carbonylation	24	24
carbonylations	25	25
carbonylic	23	23
carbonyls	19	19
carboxyl	24	24
carboxylase	27	27
carboxylases	28	28