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
classificatory	26	26
classify	17	17
classifying	23	23
classily	15	15
classy	12	12
clatteringly	22	22
clattery	14	14
clay	10	10
claybank	22	22
claybanks	23	23
clayed	13	13
clayey	14	14
clayier	13	13
clayiest	14	14
claying	16	16
clayish	15	15
claylike	19	19
claymore	17	17
claymores	18	18
claypan	17	17
claypans	18	18
clays	11	11
clayware	17	17
claywares	18	18
cleanly	15	15