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
cavy	13	13
cay	8	8
cayenne	14	14
cayenned	16	16
cayennes	15	15
cayman	15	15
caymans	16	16
cays	9	9
cayuse	12	12
cayuses	13	13
ceaselessly	18	18
cecally	17	17
cecity	14	14
cedary	12	12
celebratory	20	20
celebrity	18	18
celerity	14	14
celery	12	12
celestially	19	19
celibacy	20	20
cellularity	20	20
cellulolytic	25	25
celly	12	12
cemetery	16	16
censoriously	20	20