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
cladistically	25	25
cladophyll	24	24
cladophylls	25	25
clairaudiently	24	24
clairvoyance	26	26
clairvoyances	27	27
clairvoyant	22	22
clairvoyantly	27	27
clairvoyants	23	23
clamantly	20	20
clammily	21	21
clammy	18	18
clamorously	22	22
clandestinely	23	23
clandestinity	22	22
clangorously	23	23
clankingly	25	25
clanky	17	17
clannishly	21	21
clarify	16	16
clarifying	22	22
clarity	13	13
clary	11	11
classicality	22	22
classically	22	22