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
affectingly	26	26
affectionally	27	27
affectionately	27	27
affectively	27	27
affectivity	26	26
afferently	20	20
affinely	18	18
affinity	17	17
affirmatively	29	29
afflictively	29	29
affluency	23	23
affluently	22	22
affordability	26	26
affordably	23	23
affray	14	14
affrayed	17	17
affrayer	16	16
affrayers	17	17
affraying	20	20
affrays	15	15
agamospermy	24	24
agedly	12	12
agelessly	15	15
agency	14	14
agentry	12	12