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
clearheadedly	24	24
clearly	14	14
clearstory	16	16
clearway	17	17
clearways	18	18
cleistogamously	28	28
cleistogamy	22	22
clemency	21	21
clemently	20	20
clepsydra	19	19
clepsydrae	20	20
clepsydras	20	20
clerestory	16	16
clergy	14	14
clergyman	21	21
clergymen	21	21
clergyperson	24	24
clergypersons	25	25
clergywoman	26	26
clergywomen	26	26
clerically	21	21
clerisy	13	13
clerkly	18	18
cleverly	19	19
cliffy	18	18