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
cattleyas	15	15
catty	10	10
caudally	17	17
causality	16	16
causally	16	16
causatively	22	22
causeway	17	17
causewayed	20	20
causewaying	23	23
causeways	18	18
causey	12	12
causeys	13	13
caustically	22	22
causticity	19	19
cautery	13	13
cautionary	17	17
cautiously	18	18
cavalierly	21	21
cavally	18	18
cavalry	17	17
cavalryman	24	24
cavalrymen	24	24
cavernously	23	23
cavitary	17	17
cavity	15	15