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
chivying	22	22
chlamydes	21	21
chlamydia	21	21
chlamydiae	22	22
chlamydial	23	23
chlamydospore	28	28
chlamydospores	29	29
chlamys	18	18
chlamyses	20	20
chlorenchyma	29	29
chlorenchymas	30	30
chlorinity	19	19
chlorohydrin	24	24
chlorohydrins	25	25
chlorophyll	26	26
chlorophyllous	30	30
chlorophylls	27	27
chlorpyrifos	26	26
chlorpyrifoses	28	28
choanocyte	21	21
choanocytes	22	22
chocolatey	21	21
chocolaty	20	20
choicely	19	19
choirboy	18	18