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
caressively	21	21
caringly	17	17
carnality	16	16
carnally	16	16
carney	12	12
carneys	13	13
carnify	16	16
carnifying	22	22
carnivorously	25	25
carnivory	19	19
carny	11	11
carpellary	20	20
carpentry	18	18
carpetbaggery	28	28
carpingly	21	21
carriageway	21	21
carriageways	22	22
carroty	12	12
carry	10	10
carryall	15	15
carryalls	16	16
carryback	24	24
carrybacks	25	25
carrycot	16	16
carrycots	17	17