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
choreboys	19	19
choreography	26	26
chorography	25	25
chrestomathy	24	24
christy	14	14
chromatically	28	28
chromaticity	25	25
chromatography	31	31
chromatolyses	24	24
chromatolysis	24	24
chromatolytic	27	27
chromodynamics	32	32
chromoly	19	19
chromosomally	28	28
chromy	16	16
chromyl	18	18
chromyls	19	19
chronaxy	23	23
chronically	24	24
chronicity	21	21
chronobiology	27	27
chronography	27	27
chronologically	31	31
chronology	21	21
chronometry	22	22