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
chartulary	19	19
chary	12	12
chasmy	16	16
chastely	16	16
chastity	15	15
chatoyance	21	21
chatoyances	22	22
chatoyancies	23	23
chatoyancy	23	23
chatoyant	17	17
chatoyants	18	18
chattery	15	15
chattily	16	16
chatty	13	13
chay	11	11
chayote	14	14
chayotes	15	15
chays	12	12
cheapishly	23	23
cheaply	18	18
checkerberry	29	29
cheddary	17	17
cheekily	20	20
cheeky	17	17
cheerfully	23	23