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
circuity	17	17
circularity	21	21
circularly	21	21
circulatory	21	21
circumambiently	35	35
circumlocutory	31	31
circumspectly	32	32
circusy	16	16
cissy	10	10
citatory	13	13
citify	14	14
citifying	20	20
citizenly	25	25
citizenry	24	24
citrusy	13	13
city	9	9
cityfied	17	17
cityscape	20	20
cityscapes	21	21
cityward	17	17
citywide	17	17
civically	23	23
civility	18	18
civilly	18	18
civvy	18	18