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
chymosin	19	19
chymosins	20	20
chymotrypsin	28	28
chymotrypsins	29	29
chymotryptic	30	30
chymous	18	18
chyron	14	14
chyrons	15	15
chytrid	15	15
chytrids	16	16
cicely	15	15
cidery	12	12
ciggy	14	14
ciliary	13	13
cindery	14	14
cinematically	27	27
cinematography	30	30
cinerary	14	14
cinnamony	20	20
cinnamyl	19	19
cinnamyls	20	20
ciphony	18	18
circinately	21	21
circuitously	23	23
circuitry	18	18