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
chronotherapy	26	26
chrysalid	18	18
chrysalides	20	20
chrysalids	19	19
chrysalis	17	17
chrysalises	19	19
chrysanthemum	30	30
chrysanthemums	31	31
chrysarobin	22	22
chrysarobins	23	23
chrysoberyl	24	24
chrysoberyls	25	25
chrysolite	18	18
chrysolites	19	19
chrysomelid	23	23
chrysomelids	24	24
chrysophyte	25	25
chrysophytes	26	26
chrysoprase	21	21
chrysoprases	22	22
chrysotile	18	18
chrysotiles	19	19
chubbily	23	23
chubby	20	20
chucklingly	31	31