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
cherty	13	13
cherubically	28	28
chestily	16	16
chesty	13	13
chevy	16	16
chevying	22	22
chewy	15	15
chicanery	20	20
chiccory	21	21
chickory	22	22
chicly	17	17
chicory	17	17
chiefly	18	18
chieftaincy	25	25
childishly	22	22
childly	17	17
chillily	18	18
chillingly	23	23
chilly	15	15
chimbley	22	22
chimbleys	23	23
chimbly	21	21
chimerically	27	27
chimley	18	18
chimleys	19	19