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
chimney	18	18
chimneylike	27	27
chimneypiece	29	29
chimneypieces	30	30
chimneys	19	19
chinaberry	21	21
chinchy	20	20
chinky	18	18
chintzy	24	24
chippy	19	19
chirality	17	17
chirimoya	19	19
chirimoyas	20	20
chirography	25	25
chiromancy	24	24
chiropody	20	20
chirpily	19	19
chirpy	16	16
chirrupy	19	19
chitty	13	13
chivalrously	26	26
chivalry	20	20
chivvy	21	21
chivvying	27	27
chivy	16	16