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
aerenchymas	22	22
aerially	12	12
aerify	11	11
aerifying	17	17
aerily	9	9
aerobically	21	21
aerobiology	19	19
aerodynamic	21	21
aerodynamical	24	24
aerodynamically	29	29
aerodynamicist	24	24
aerodynamicists	25	25
aerodynamics	22	22
aerodyne	12	12
aerodynes	13	13
aerology	13	13
aeronautically	23	23
aeronomy	14	14
aery	6	6
aesthetically	22	22
aetiology	14	14
affability	22	22
affably	19	19
affectability	28	28
affectedly	23	23