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
chucky	21	21
chuffy	20	20
chummily	23	23
chummy	20	20
chunkily	22	22
chunky	19	19
churchianity	26	26
churchly	22	22
churchy	20	20
churchyard	24	24
churchyards	25	25
churlishly	22	22
chutney	16	16
chutneys	17	17
chyle	13	13
chyles	14	14
chylomicron	26	26
chylomicrons	27	27
chylous	16	16
chyme	15	15
chymes	16	16
chymic	19	19
chymics	20	20
chymist	17	17
chymists	18	18