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
cheerily	16	16
cheerlessly	20	20
cheerly	15	15
cheery	13	13
cheesily	16	16
cheesy	13	13
chemically	25	25
chemistry	19	19
chemoautotrophy	31	31
chemosurgery	25	25
chemosyntheses	27	27
chemosynthesis	27	27
chemosynthetic	30	30
chemotactically	33	33
chemotaxonomy	34	34
chemotherapy	27	27
chemurgy	21	21
cherimoya	19	19
cherimoyas	20	20
cherry	13	13
cherrylike	22	22
cherrystone	19	19
cherrystones	20	20
cherrywood	21	21
cherrywoods	22	22