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
casky	14	14
cassowary	17	17
castability	20	20
castaway	16	16
castaways	17	17
castratory	15	15
casually	16	16
casualty	15	15
casuistry	15	15
catabolically	27	27
cataclysm	21	21
cataclysmal	24	24
cataclysmic	26	26
cataclysmically	34	34
cataclysms	22	22
catalepsy	18	18
cataleptically	28	28
catalyse	14	14
catalysed	16	16
catalyses	15	15
catalysing	19	19
catalysis	15	15
catalyst	14	14
catalysts	15	15
catalytic	18	18