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
choirboys	19	19
chokeberry	24	24
chokecherry	27	27
chokey	17	17
chokeys	18	18
chokingly	24	24
choky	16	16
cholangiography	33	33
cholecystectomy	34	34
cholecystitides	27	27
cholecystitis	24	24
cholecystokinin	32	32
cholerically	25	25
cholestyramine	26	26
cholestyramines	27	27
cholinergically	31	31
chondrocyte	23	23
chondrocytes	24	24
choosey	14	14
choosily	16	16
choosy	13	13
choppily	22	22
choppy	19	19
chorally	17	17
choreboy	18	18