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
changeably	24	24
changefully	27	27
changelessly	24	24
chanoyu	16	16
chanoyus	17	17
chantey	15	15
chanteys	16	16
chantry	15	15
chanty	14	14
chaotically	23	23
chaplaincy	25	25
charactery	20	20
chardonnay	20	20
chardonnays	21	21
charily	15	15
charitably	21	21
charity	14	14
charlady	17	17
charlatanry	20	20
charley	15	15
charleys	16	16
charmingly	24	24
charpoy	17	17
charpoys	18	18
charry	13	13