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
centaury	15	15
centenary	16	16
centennially	22	22
centrality	17	17
centrally	17	17
centrically	22	22
centricity	19	19
centrifugally	27	27
centripetally	24	24
centrosymmetric	30	30
century	14	14
cephalically	28	28
cephalometry	26	26
cerebrally	20	20
ceremonially	23	23
ceremoniously	24	24
ceremony	17	17
cerotype	16	16
cerotypes	17	17
certainly	16	16
certainty	15	15
certifiably	23	23
certificatory	24	24
certify	15	15
certifying	21	21