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
carboxylate	27	27
carboxylated	29	29
carboxylates	28	28
carboxylating	32	32
carboxylation	30	30
carboxylations	31	31
carboxylic	29	29
carboxyls	25	25
carboy	14	14
carboyed	17	17
carboys	15	15
carcinogenicity	30	30
cardboardy	20	20
cardinality	19	19
cardinally	19	19
cardiography	25	25
cardiology	19	19
cardiomyopathy	30	30
cardiopathy	22	22
cardiopulmonary	30	30
cardplayer	20	20
cardplayers	21	21
carefully	20	20
carelessly	17	17
caressingly	20	20