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
cetology	16	16
chaffy	19	19
chalcedony	23	23
chalcopyrite	26	26
chalcopyrites	27	27
chalky	18	18
challengingly	29	29
chally	15	15
chalybeate	21	21
chalybeates	22	22
chamaephyte	26	26
chamaephytes	27	27
chambray	21	21
chambrays	22	22
chammy	19	19
chammying	25	25
champerty	22	22
champy	19	19
chancellery	24	24
chancellory	24	24
chancery	19	19
chancily	20	20
chancy	17	17
chandlery	19	19
changeability	27	27