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
adultly	13	13
adumbratively	28	28
advantageously	26	26
adventitiously	24	24
adventurously	24	24
adverbially	23	23
adversary	16	16
adversatively	25	25
adversely	17	17
adversity	16	16
advertency	21	21
advertently	20	20
advisability	23	23
advisably	20	20
advisedly	18	18
advisory	15	15
advocacy	21	21
adynamia	15	15
adynamias	16	16
adynamic	18	18
adyta	8	8
adytum	13	13
aepyornis	15	15
aepyornises	17	17
aerenchyma	21	21